§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what advice he has 401W received from medical officers on the effect of the non-fluoridation of water on decay in children's teeth; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellFluoride is present in some degree in most water supplies. I am advised that failure to adjust the level to the optimum figure of one part per million prevents a readily attainable and substantial improvement in young children's teeth.