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Dental Services: Northern Ireland

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 2 August 2024UIN 949

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will have discussions with the Northern Ireland Health Minister on the provision of NHS dental care in Northern Ireland.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

Whilst the provision of National Health Service dental care is devolved, My Rt hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care intends to engage fully with Ministers from all four nations on matters crucial to the future of our health and social care system. My Rt hon. Friend will keep me updated on these discussions.

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