We are, therefore, seeking to develop greater awareness of the health risks associated with oral tobacco as part of our tobacco information strategy. We have funded a training pack for Trading Standards Officers on oral tobacco. A substantial element was allocated to local authorities through the Mental Health Grant. Allocations have not yet been made to health authorities for 2001-02. The final details are subject to consultation with the British Medical Association and these will be circulated when confirmed.
Some departures are only temporary.
During the year 2000, the figures for England will be inflated by the transfer of some dentists from the GDS to some personal dental service pilots. The number of dentists leaving the GDS in the 12 months ending 31 December 2000 is shown in the table for Lancashire health authorities and England. To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many nurses there are in total in the UK per head of population working in the National Health Service, in private facilities and through registered nursing agencies. Matters relating to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are for the devolved Administrations. Population figure is for 1999 which is the latest available information.