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Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 October 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 October 2006. It was answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster (Labour) on Monday, 6 November 2006 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Fluoridation

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many (a) strategic health authorities, (b) primary care trusts and (c) other health bodies have contacted the Department giving notice that they are investigating the advantages of fluoridating their water supply; and if she will name each such body.
Answer

We are aware that North West strategic health authority (SHA) and South Central SHA are currently exploring the feasibility of fluoridating water supplies in their areas in consultation with their local water undertakers.Greater Manchester primary care trust (PCT) and Southampton PCT have asked their respective SHAs to investigate the feasibility of fluoridating their water supplies.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
97610; 451 c767W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Drinking water Fluoride
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk