ORTHODONTIC CARE

Early day motion 974, tabled 26 February 2007 by Graham Stuart (Conservative). Signed by 34 members.

That this House notes with concern the geographical inequality in the provision of orthodontic care and the shortage of training places for orthodontic specialists; further notes that one fifth of orthodontic specialists are due to retire in the next six years; further notes that a shortage of specialists is driving patients to consult practitioners who have insufficient training and experience; further notes that there are only two orthodontic specialists serving the whole of Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire; and supports the British Orthodontic Society's call for the Government to increase the number of funded training posts in UK dental schools.

Signatures by party: Conservative 10, Labour 10, Liberal Democrat 10, DUP 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.