Whether it will make representations to Her Majesty's Government or the General Dental Council (GDC) regarding any implications for the pro…

Answered Asked by Dorothy-Grace Elder SNP Lodged 28 Nov 2000

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will make representations to Her Majesty's Government or the General Dental Council (GDC) regarding any implications for the provision of dental services in Scotland of recent cases considered by the GDC and any subsequent review by them of their guidance on training, rules and qualifications required by NHS dental practitioners.

The answer

Answered by Susan Deacon on 12 Dec 2000 · 14 days after it was lodged, on time

Guidance on training, rules and qualifications required by NHS dental practitioners is a matter for the General Dental Council. It is the responsibility of the General Dental Council to ensure compliance with this guidance. Matters relating to the General Dental Council are reserved.The Scottish Executive is to issue guidance on the future of General Anaesthetics in Dentistry, which will complement work also being done by the General Dental Council and the recent Department of Health report, A Conscious Decision.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-11587 by reference.