Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations substitute regulation 21 (appeals from the Dental Estimates Board) of the National Health Service (Service Committees and Tribunal) Regulations 1974.
The major changes of substance effected by these Regulations are as follows:
to provide for notices of appeal from decisions of the Dental Estimates Board to be given to Family Practitioner Committees rather than to the Secretary of State;
to confine the right of appeal in matters concerning fees to the dentist;
to require referees who determine appeals to give written reasons for their decisions.
The Regulations, which apply in relation to decisions of the Dental Estimates Board made on or after 1st May 1987 (regulation 3), also effect a consequential amendment (regulation 2(3)) and contain a transitional provision (regulation 4).
The Statement of Dental Remuneration referred to in the substituted regulation 21 is published by the Department of Health and Social Security and the Welsh Office. It is distributed free of charge to Family Practitioner Committees and those providing general dental services under the national health service. Others wishing to obtain a copy can apply to the Department of Health and Social Security, Branch FPS2A(3), Hannibal House, Elephant and Castle, London SE1.