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Victoria Atkins
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Victoria Atkins
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
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
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
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.