HC Deb 06 February 1976 vol 904 cc765-6W
Mr. Peter Mills

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will issue a circular to water authorities and health authorities on the exercise of powers in connection with the introduction of fluoride into the water system.

Mr. Denis Howell

As regards the health authorities, I refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my hon. Friend the Minister of State, Department of Health and Social Security to my hon. Friend the Member for Wolverhampton, North-East (Mrs. Short) on 27th January.—[Vol. 904, c. 237.]—The need for any further guidance to water authorities is under consideration.