Sir Nicholas Soames: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the effect on patients of the performance of Capita in its administration of the National Dental Performers List.

David Mowat, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Community Health and Care: NHS England holds the contract with Capita for the administration of primary care support services, including the National Performers List, which includes Dental Performers. NHS England has informed us that it is aware, and has considered the potential impact that delays with applications could have on patients and are taking all appropriate steps to mitigate those risks as far as possible.

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