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Judith Cummins Excerpts
Tuesday 20th March 2018

(6 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jeremy Hunt Portrait Mr Hunt
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right. We are totally committed to the O’Neill recommendations and are working internationally to bring them about.

Judith Cummins Portrait Judith Cummins (Bradford South) (Lab)
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My local paper, the Bradford Telegraph and Argus, has recently launched its “Stop the Rot” campaign, as children in Bradford have some of the worst dental health outcomes of anywhere in the country. Does the Minister agree that prevention is key to improving children’s dental health? Can he tell us what steps the Government are taking to ensure that prevention is a key element of any new dental contract?

Steve Brine Portrait Steve Brine
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I think that would be the brilliant Bradford Telegraph and Argus. As I said, 75 dental practices are continuing to test the preventive focus clinical approach alongside the new remuneration system, which supports an increased focus on prevention through the dental contract. I know it is taking time, but I want to get it right.