§ Mr. Bradfordasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will give the assurance that no attempt will be made to introduce fluoride into the water supply of those local authority areas which have voted to reject fluoridation.
§ Mr. Moyle:No. The decision to seek the introduction of fluoridation of water supplies rests with area health authorities as part of their statutory responsibility for preventive health in their areas. I am satisfied that these authorities take their decisions after consideration of the results of their consultations with local authorities and others and of the evidence on the 233W safety and efficacy of fluoridation in preventing dental decay in the community.