Written question asked by Andrew Hunter (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 March 1997. It was answered by Malcolm Moss (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 March 1997 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: Which (a) health and social services boards, (b) district councils, (c) political parties and (d) other organisations in Northern Ireland have sent representations to his Department (i) recommending and (ii) otherwise supporting, the fluoridation of water in Northern Ireland.

Answer: Mr. Hunter: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland which (a) health and social services boards, (b) district councils, (c) political parties and (d) other organisations in Northern Ireland have sent representations to his Department (i) recommending and (ii) otherwise supporting, the fluoridation of water in Northern Ireland. [21135] Mr. Moss: All four health and social services boards in Northern Ireland have recommended the fluoridation of water supplies for their resident populations. Antrim borough council is the only district council in Northern Ireland to have indicated support for the boards' recommendations. Information on the views of Northern Ireland political parties and other organisations on fluoridation is not held centrally.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 21135; 292 c649W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Local government Northern Ireland Political parties Water supply Fluoride Water treatment Health and social services boards