Written question asked by Ivan Lawrence (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 December 1996. It was answered by Gerald Malone (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 December 1996 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: What research his Department has undertaken to assess the risks of dental fluorosis posed to children who drink fluoridated water and ingest fluoridated toothpaste.

Answer: Sir Ivan Lawrence: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what research his Department has undertaken to assess the risks of dental fluorosis posed to children who drink fluoridated water and ingest fluoridated toothpaste; and if he will make a statement. [7040] Mr. Malone: The Department of Health has not itself commissioned any research into fluoridation and fluorosis. Government policy on fluoridation is based on extensive research carried out over many decades independently of the Department, which we continue to monitor and evaluate.

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