§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what representations he has received from district councils on the fluoridation of public water supplies; and what is now his policy on the matter.
§ Mr. CarterNineteen district councils have so far written giving their views on the Consultative Document "Improved Dental Health—Fluoridation" and of these four supported fluoridation of public water supplies, fourteen were opposed and one was undecided. Of the remaining councils it is known that three have voted in support of the proposal, two against and two have not yet reached a decision.
Consideration is now being given to these views, together with those expressed by many others including the strong support for fluoridation by many health and professional bodies with a view to reaching an early decision.