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Armed Forces: Scotland

Asked by Gordon McKeeLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 10 September 2024UIN 3522

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many dentists his Department employs to provide care to military personnel in Scotland.

Answered by Al Carns

As at 2 September 2024 the Ministry of Defence has nine dentists in permanent posts providing dental care to military personnel in Scotland.

Temporary Healthcare Workers engaged by Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) provide additional capacity to meet dental care requirements.

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