It was with an overwhelming sense of déjà vu; of knowing the non-answer from the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Defence: Derek Twigg as I read the question (HC Deb (26 February 2007) cc611-612) put to him from Stewart Jackson (Peterborough)(Con) who questioned the government on what they were doing to address the problem of access to free Dental Treatment by the families of Servicemen who, because of their enforced mobility, found NHS access difficult and in some places, impossible.
Answer from the Government?
Our servicemen get first class dental treatment on operations. Families? Oh yes, we are monitoring and talking to the NHS (decoded: âwe are doing sod-all as usual! Status quo to be maintained âtough 'Titty' Mrs Atkins and kids, price to be paid for following the Drum!
Answer from the Government?
Our servicemen get first class dental treatment on operations. Families? Oh yes, we are monitoring and talking to the NHS (decoded: âwe are doing sod-all as usual! Status quo to be maintained âtough 'Titty' Mrs Atkins and kids, price to be paid for following the Drum!