asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) how much his Department has spent in each of the five years 1974 to 1978 on health education relating to dental care;(2) how much his Department has spent in each of the five years 1974 to 1978 on health education specifically related to the care and preservation of children's teeth.
The Health Education Council, which is funded by the Department and responsible for health
the number of places provided in such centres is adequate and have no plans to increase the overall number.
are available; and, if available, if he will give an age breakdown.
14,355 men and 633 women used the Supplementary Benefits Commission's reception centres, including resettlement units, in the 12 months ended 31 July 1979. Their ages were:education on a national scale in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, has spent the following sums on dental health campaigns and research in the last five financial years:
| £ | |
| 1974–75 | 10,610 |
| 1975–76 | 34,679 |
| 1976–77 | 26,085 |
| 1977–78 | 27,216 |
| 1978–79 | 164,403 |