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Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 October 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 14 October 2005. It was answered by Caroline Flint (Labour) on Monday, 24 October 2005 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Fluoridation

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will publish the results of public opinion surveys initiated by strategic health authorities and primary care trusts on the fluoridation of the water supply.
Answer

The results of all public opinion surveys initiated by strategic health authorities and primary care trusts that we are aware of are shown in the table.

Sponsor Percentage in favour of fluoridation
1980 West Midlands Regional Health Authority 66
1985 National Association of Health Authorities 71
1987 National Association of Health Authorities 76
2000 West Midlands Regional Dental Health Promotion Group 70

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18853; 438 c175W;438 c175W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Drinking water Fluoride Water treatment