§ Captain Kerbyasked the Minister of Health if he is satisfied that sufficient evidence is available to eliminate the allegation that fluoride is cumulative in the human system and acts as a poison over a prolonged period; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PowellYes, so far as quantities present in food or drink in this country are concerned.
§ Captain Kerbyasked the Minister of Health, what instructions were given to his advisers regarding the detection of any side effects, mental as well as physical, due to the administration of fluoride on children in the three test areas of
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§ Sir E. BoyleThe information is as follows:
Watford, Anglesey and Kilmarnock; and what were their findings.
§ Mr. PowellEvery general medical practitioner in the areas was asked to report any cases showing symptoms which might be attributable to fluoridation. None was reported.
§ Captain Kerbyasked the Minister of Health, if, in view of the fact that fluoride has no effect on teeth after the formative period, he will consider administering this chemical in some form other than the mass-medication additive to all water supplies as at present proposed, so that doses can be given to children only in measured and accurate quantities in accordance with normal medical practice.
§ Mr. PowellI would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to my reply of the 30th July, 1962, to the hon. Member for Wood Green.