§ Mr. Blenkinsopasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the action against the Corporation of Watford claiming a declaration that the Corporation as a water supply authority were not empowered to add fluorides to the public water supply has now been discontinued by the relator, with costs awarded against him; and what action he now proposes to take to promote the fluoridation of public water supplies generally, in view of the substantial protection which it affords against dental decay, especially in children.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonYes. I have just written to local health authorities, reminding them of the overwhelming evidence in support of the benefits and safety of fluoridation and asking all of them to make arrangements with water undertakings for its early introduction wherever water supplies are naturally deficient in fluoride.