Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Neil O'Brien and Michael Fabricant

Tuesday 6th December 2022 Commons Chamber

[Neil O’Brien]

One problem has been that having large, remote regional commissioning for dentistry has meant that it is more unlikely that specific local problems will be picked up. That is why we are taking the step that the hon. Member has described. She is now complaining about it, even though it is a measure to get more local accountability over the way that services are commissioned.

[Michael Fabricant (Lichfield) (Con)]

14. What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on increasing the number of university places for medical students; and if he will make a statement.