§ Mr. ShersbyTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the progress that has been made in artificially increasing the fluoride content of the water supply in Scotland during the most recent 12-month period for which information is available.
§ Mr. Lang[holding answer 22 May 1992]: Guidance on the implementation of schemes to fluoridate public water supplies was issued to health boards and water authorities in Scotland in June 1991. This included advice that the Scottish Office is prepared to consider assistance of up to 60 per cent of the capital costs of schemes.
504WNo schemes have yet been introduced in Scotland, but consideration is being given to the matter by health boards in many areas, in conjunction with water authorities to which decisions in relation to fluoridation ultimately fall.