§ Mr. Wallaceasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he has taken to date to implement the provisions of the Water Fluoridation Act 1985 in Scotland.
§ Mr. AncramDepartmental circulars were issued to the health and water authorities in Scotland in December 1985. The authorities were advised to engage in informal discussions, but not to enter any formal arrangements for fluoridation schemes until further guidance was issued by the Departments. Circulars now being prepared give detailed guidance on the implementation of the Act, including a model form of agreement between the authorities and a comprehensive code of practice on the technical aspects of fluoridation.