§ Mr. Lomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he intends to introduce legislation to ensure that all local government authorities ensure that water supplies should be fluoridated in the interests of dental health; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. MoyleMy right hon. Friend has the matter under consideration. Almost all the area health authorities in England have now decided in favour of this valuable preventive measure. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment has encouraged water authorities to comply with such requests from area health authorities.