§ Mr. ShersbyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what cost benefit analyses have been carried out by her Department on the reduction of dental caries in children that would result from fluoridation of the drinking water supply in those areas where no artificial fluoridation is being carried out and where naturally occurring levels are below 1 part per million; and if she will make a statement.
§ Dr. MawhinneyIt is for individual health authorities to consider whether water fluoridation in their area is cost effective, taking into account local factors. No cost benefit analyses have been carried out by the Department.