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Written question asked by Mark Jenkinson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 2 December 2022 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Friday, 2 December 2022. A substantive answer was provided by Neil O'Brien (Conservative) on Monday, 5 December 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Fluoride: Drinking Water

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had recent discussions with (a) the local authority and (b) water undertakers on water fluoridation schemes in Cumbria; and whether he has undertaken a consultation under the Water Fluoridation (Consultation) (England) Regulations 2022.

Answer

Departmental officials recently met with Cumbria County Council and United Utilities on water fluoridation schemes in Cumbria. No consultation has been undertaken under the Water Fluoridation (Consultation) (England) Regulations 2022.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
98783
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Cumbria Drinking water Public consultation Fluoride
Legislation
Water Fluoridation (Consultation) (England) Regulations 2022
Link
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