Written question asked by Bill Etherington (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 31 January 1997. It was answered by Gerald Malone (Conservative) on Friday, 31 January 1997 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: When he expects to issue guidance to water companies regarding fluoridation of public water supplies; if he will list those (a) individuals and (b) organisations consulted on this guidance indicating the date of consultation; and if he will place in the Library copies of all responses. - No plans to do so.

Answer: Mr. Etherington: To ask the Secretary of State for Health when he expects to issue guidance to water companies regarding fluoridation of public water supplies; if he will list those (a) individuals and (b) organisations consulted on this guidance indicating the date of consultation; and if he will place in the Library copies of all responses. [12631] Mr. Malone: We have no plans to issue guidance to water companies about the fluoridation of public water supplies.

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