Written question asked by Michael Shersby (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 October 1992. It was answered by Lord Mawhinney (Conservative) on Monday, 19 October 1992 on behalf of the Department of Health.

---

Dept of Health

Question

What cost benefit analyses have been carried out by her Department on the reduction of dental caries in children that would result from fluoridation of the drinking water supply in those areas where no artificial fluoridation is being carried out and where naturally occurring levels are below 1 part per million; and if she will make a statement.

---

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

212 c82W

Session

1992-93

Subjects

Children Water supply Fluoride Water treatment Dental health