Ministerial Correction

Wednesday 20th March 2024

(1 year ago)

Ministerial Corrections
Read Hansard Text
Wednesday 20 March 2024

Health and Social Care

Wednesday 20th March 2024

(1 year ago)

Ministerial Corrections
Read Hansard Text Read Debate Ministerial Extracts
NHS Dentistry: Recovery and Reform
The following are extracts from the statement on NHS Dentistry: Recovery and Reform on 7 February 2024.
Victoria Atkins Portrait Victoria Atkins
- Hansard - - - Excerpts

The hon. Gentleman articulates the case against Labour-run Wales with great power. There is £200 million on top of the £3 billion that we already spend on NHS dentistry in England.

[Official Report, 7 February 2024, Vol. 745, c. 264.]

Victoria Atkins Portrait Victoria Atkins
- Hansard - - - Excerpts

We have finite resources. As I have said, this is additional money. I have prioritised dentistry across the board, but this is £200 million of additional money—in addition to the £3 billion that we spend in England.

[Official Report, 7 February 2024, Vol. 745, c. 266.]

Letter of correction from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care:

Errors have been identified in the responses I gave to the hon. Members for Carmarthen East and Dinefwr (Jonathan Edwards) and for Arfon (Hywel Williams). The correct responses should have been:

Victoria Atkins Portrait Victoria Atkins
- Hansard - - - Excerpts

The hon. Gentleman articulates the case against Labour-run Wales with great power. There is £200 million as part of the £3 billion that we will spend on NHS dentistry in England.

Victoria Atkins Portrait Victoria Atkins
- Hansard - - - Excerpts

We have finite resources. I have prioritised dentistry across the board. This is £200 million as part of the £3 billion, that we will spend in England.