Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 2250

Dentistry: Training

Tabled: 30 July 2024
Answered: 2 September 2024

Question

Yasmin Qureshi

LabourBolton South and Walkden

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the cost of training for new dental academic staff to support the expansion of dental school places in the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan is fully funded.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
Higher Education Institutions are responsible for training their members of staff, and ensuring they have adequate staffing levels to teach their courses.