§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his latest information on the report on fluoridation which the Middle Thames Water Board have recently instructed its officers to prepare; and what is the Board's current policy with regard to fluoridation.
§ Mr. AlisonAs a result of a request from the New Windsor Borough Council for its water supply to be fluoridated, the Middle Thames Water Board decided to reconsider the question of fluoridation and instructed its officers to prepare a full report on fluoridation, including an estimate of the costs involved, by April, 1972.
The board intends to discuss the report at its meeting on 28th April, 1972, and then to reach a decision about fluoridation.