HC Deb 09 July 1962 vol 662 c103W
75. Dr. Dickson Mabon

asked the Minister of Health if he will take steps to introduce a national scheme for the fluoridation of water supplies, so as to prevent the high incidence of dental caries in the population.

Mr. Powell

I am considering the recent Report and the advice on it received from my advisory committees.

Mrs. Butler

asked the Minister of Health what arrangements he has made with medical officers in areas where fluoride has been added to the water supply to safeguard the health of people with a particular sensitivity to fluoride who will otherwise suffer by ingesting excessive amounts of fluoride, through using fluoride toothpaste or other substances to which fluoride has been added.

Mr. Powell

I am advised there is no such risk.