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Ministry of Defence: Dentistry

Asked by Dr Caroline JohnsonConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 9 June 2025UIN 56867

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many full time equivalent dentists are employed by (a) his Department, (b) the armed forces, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the British Army and (e) the Royal Navy.

Answered by Al Carns

I am withholding the information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.

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