§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will introduce legislation to provide for the fluoridation of the water supply in areas where this does not happen; and if he will make a statement. [139450]
§ Mr. DenhamWe will be discussing the report of the systematic review of water fluoridation undertaken by the National Health Service Centre for Reviews and Dissemination at the University of York with representatives of the water industry. The Medical Research Council is establishing a working group to advise on whether further research in the area of water fluoridation and human health is required. We will review the need for legislation when this action is complete.