§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what are the several chemicals in normal water supply that condition teeth and prevent or defer dental decay;
(2) whether there is any link between fluoride absorption by the body and cancer; and whether any studies have been undertaken concerning the carcinogenicity of fluorides;
(3) what information he has on whether fluoridated water causes chromosomal damage and increases tumour growth in animals.
(4) what information he has on the effect of fluoride on teeth; and whether it has a continuing operation after the lapse of an initial period of two to three years;
(5) what information he has on the effect of fluoride upon kidneys, liver, lungs and main arteries; and whether the accumulation of the chemical in the body is injurious to health;
(6) whether fluoride affects humans and in what way; and if he will list the type 715W of industries that are responsible for fluorides entering the atmosphere.