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Dental Corps (Regular Officers)

Volume 416: debated on Thursday 12 April 1945

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asked the Secretary of State for War, whether he is aware of the unsatisfactory conditions of service and the lack of opportunities for promotion for Regular officers of the A.D.C.; and if he is satisfied that under present terms of service the required number of dental officers will become available to ensure an adequate dental service for the post-war Army.

I am aware that the number of candidates coming forward for regular commissions in the Army Dental Corps at present is inadequate, and I am considering certain measures designed to remedy this. But it must be borne in mind that there is at present an overall shortage of dentists in this country.