Lords debates NHS dentistry
26 July 2019
Members of the House of Lords, including former dentists, debated the availability of National Health Service dentistry services, on Thursday 25 July.
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This was a balloted debate. They normally take place on a Thursday in the chamber. During debates members are able to put their experience to good use, discussing current issues and drawing the government's attention to concerns.
The debate was proposed by Baroness Gardner of Parkes (Conservative), former dental surgeon.
Members taking part included:
- Lord Colwyn (Conservative), former dental surgeon
- Baroness Jolly (Liberal Democrat), former non-executive director of the NHS Trust
- Baroness Masham of Ilton (Crossbench), chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Health
- Baroness Wheeler (Labour), shadow spokesperson for health and social care
Baroness Barran (Conservative), government whip, responded on behalf of the government.
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