Oral health and dentistry in England
Westminster Hall debate
On 25 May, Mohammad Yasin MP led a Westminster Hall debate on oral health and dentistry in England.
Ahead of his debate, he wanted to hear your insights on the topic. Many thanks to all those who responded to the survey.
Links to watch the debate and read the transcript are listed below.
“My sincere thanks to all those who have taken the time to share your knowledge and experiences with me on this issue.
“Whether you responded as an oral health professional or member of the public – your insights have been very helpful in bringing lived experience to some of the issues I hope to raise at the debate.
“Do tune in and watch the debate or read the transcript using the links provided on this page. Thanks again for your contribution.”
What is a Westminster Hall Debate?
Westminster Hall debates give MPs an opportunity to raise local or national issues and receive a response from a government minister.
Due to COVID-19 measures, Westminster Hall debates are taking place in hybrid form in a designated committee room. MPs are able to take part virtually or in person.
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How your contributions are used:
In these exercises, your contributions are passed on to the MP leading the debate. They, or other MPs taking part may refer to your stories directly in their speeches.
Read some examples below:
Parliamentary activity and resources
Briefings, questions and statements about oral health and dentistry
House of Commons Library research briefings
- Oral health and dentistry in England (18 May 2021)
- Effect of covid-19 on dental services (12 January 2021)
- NHS charges (26 March 2020)
Debates
House of Commons
- Covid-19: Dental Services (14 January 2021)
- NHS Dentistry and Oral Health Inequalities (25 November 2020)
House of Lords
- Dentists: Covid-19 (11 February 2021)
- Covid-19: Dental Services (10 November 2020)
- Dental Care (20 May 2020)
Oral questions
- John Mc Nally MP: Covid-19: Dental Services (23 February 2021)
- Rosie Cooper MP: Covid-19: Dental Services and Mouth Cancer Diagnosis (17 November 2020)
- Alec Shelbrooke MP: Covid-19: Dental Practices (5 May 2020)
Written questions
- Thangam Debbonaire MP: Dental Services (27 April 2021)
- Peter Aldous MP: Dental Services (16 April 2021)
- Dr Dan Poulter: NHS: Dental Services (9 March 2021)
- Zarah Sultana MP: Clinics: Coronavirus (26 February 2021)
- James Grundy MP: Dental Services: Coronavirus (19 February 2021)
Written statements
- Jo Churchill MP (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Prevention, Public Health and Primary Care) Dental Patient Charge Uplift 2020/21 (23 November 2020)
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