§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether, in recommending health authorities to invite water authorities and water companies to add fluoride to the water supply, he has drawn their attention to any statutory provision which would prevent either of them from declining to carry out his recommendation.
§ Mr. FoxMy right hon. Friend's responsibilities, while they include water authorities, do not include health authorities. I suspect that the hon. Member's problem may be complex, and if he cares to let me have details I shall make sure he gets a full reply.