§ 20. Mr. Simsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what would be the cost of providing topical fluoride application for schoolchildren in England and Wales under the school dental service.
§ Dr. OwenThe techniques employed vary and it is not possible to estimate the overall costs of providing them for all school children.
§ 32. Mr. Jesselasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will make a statement on the medical aspects of water fluoridation.
§ Dr. OwenI am satisfied that epidemiological studies over many years have demonstrated the safety of water fluoridation as consistently as its effectiveness in the prevention of dental decay.