§ Mr. Gareth WardellTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will make it her policy to fluoridate all potable water supplies.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThe Government believe that fluoridation is a safe and effective way of improving oral health and encourage the setting up of fluoridation schemes wherever it is practicable to do so. Decisions about the fluoridation of water supplies are, however, properly taken at a local level.