DENTAL TREATMENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE TERRITORIAL ARMY

Early day motion 380, tabled 12 January 2009 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 52 members.

That this House notes that currently members of the Territorial Army cannot access army dentists based at army barracks free of charge in the same way as regular troops; recognises the invaluable role that Territorial Army troops play in providing frontline support to the regular army being deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq as well as many other theatres in previous years; further notes the capacity which exists within army dental services allowing them to accommodate Territorial Army troops; and calls on the Government to extend the provision of free dental treatment to members of the Territoral Army as a means of support and recognition of the valuable service they provide.

Signatures by party: Labour 28, Liberal Democrat 11, Conservative 5, DUP 5, Independent 2, Plaid Cymru 1.