§ Mr. Viantasked the Minister of Health whether Anglesey water authority has yet investigated for fluorine content the urine of the area in which fluoridation is to be introduced and the urine of the control area; how many persons participated in this investigation and what were their ages; how far the condition of teeth of infants and older children in the areas has been ascertained; what were the ages of those whose teeth were examined; how many had their teeth examined for this investigation; and if he will ensure that accurate and consecutive records of fluorine content of urine and condition of teeth are kept in the two areas.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodA pilot study of urinary excretion of fluoride in children in this country confirms the result of work done in the United States and New
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§ Mr. SandysThe total number of appeals decided during 1954 was 1,762. Details are as follows:
Zealand and makes it clear that more exclusive studies need not be undertaken before fluoridation in Anglesey is begun. Arrangements are now being made to examine the teeth of samples of children in each age group up to and including 15 years (and to some extent of adults) and consecutive records will, of course, be kept of all the most relevant facts.