§ Mr. ShersbyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the progress that has been made in artificially increasing the fluoride content of the water supply during the most recent 12-month period for which information is available.
§ Mr. HanleyNo water fluoridation schemes have been implemented in the past 12 months. Following approval in436W principle by the Department of Health and Social Services, public consultation has taken place on the fluoridation of Dunore Point water scheme. Confirmation of the approval, and approval in principle to the fluoridation of a further scheme at Silent Valley, should be given shortly.