If he will list the references of the scientific work published since 1990 upon which the Government's advisers base their recommendations to fluoridate. - Ref Official Report 289, c163W.

If he will list the references of the scientific work published since 1990 upon which the Government's advisers base their recommendations to fluoridate. - Ref Official Report 289, c163W.

What representations he has received from health authorities about North West Water's decision not to implement additional fluoridation schemes. - None.

What representations he has received from health authorities about North West Water's decision not to implement additional fluoridation schemes. - None.

If he will comment on North West Water's decision not to implement additional fluoridation schemes. - Fluoridation of water supplies is a matter for local decision.

If he will comment on North West Water's decision not to implement additional fluoridation schemes. - Fluoridation of water supplies is a matter for local decision.

What assessment he has made of the correlation between the incidence of dental caries among schoolchildren and the proportion of fluoride in the water over the last 10 years (a) in England and (b) in the North West.

What assessment he has made of the correlation between the incidence of dental caries among schoolchildren and the proportion of fluoride in the water over the last 10 years (a) in England and (b) in the North West.

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...

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...

If he will list the scientific work published since 1990, upon which the Government's advisors have based their recommendations to fluoridate water. - Inc fact that no list given.

If he will list the scientific work published since 1990, upon which the Government's advisors have based their recommendations to fluoridate water. - Inc fact that no list given.

When he or his Departmental officials last met representatives of (a) the British Dental Association and (b) the British Fluoridation Society; and what matters were discussed.

When he or his Departmental officials last met representatives of (a) the British Dental Association and (b) the British Fluoridation Society; and what matters were discussed.

What representations he has received since 1992 regarding artificial fluoridation; and if he will comment. - Ref to 2 December 1996 at columns 547-8W.

What representations he has received since 1992 regarding artificial fluoridation; and if he will comment. - Ref to 2 December 1996 at columns 547-8W.

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

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

If he will list the original research projects his Department has (i) wholly and (ii) part funded into the long-term health effects of ingesting (a) fluoride, (b) lead, (c) chloride, (d) phosphate and (e) sulphate in areas of fluoridated water supplies.

If he will list the original research projects his Department has (i) wholly and (ii) part funded into the long-term health effects of ingesting (a) fluoride, (b) lead, (c) chloride, (d) phosphate and (e) sulphate in areas of fluoridated water supplies.

If he will list those water companies which add fluoride to the public water supply indicating for each the percentage of artificially fluoridated water they provide; and various questions on research into fluoridation of water.

If he will list those water companies which add fluoride to the public water supply indicating for each the percentage of artificially fluoridated water they provide; and various questions on research into fluoridation of water.

If he will issue advice that fluoridated toothpaste and fluoride supplements should not be used in fluoridated areas.

If he will issue advice that fluoridated toothpaste and fluoride supplements should not be used in fluoridated areas.

What estimate he has made of the savings in dental health costs to Sunderland Health Authority resulting from artifical fluoridation of public water supplies for the five years after the implementation of the proposed scheme. - No figs given.

What estimate he has made of the savings in dental health costs to Sunderland Health Authority resulting from artifical fluoridation of public water supplies for the five years after the implementation of the proposed scheme. - No figs given.

What number of teeth affected by decay in five year old children and what number of decayed, missing and filled teeth in 14 year old children are found in the Morecambe Bay Health Authority's area; what is the national average for five and 14 year olds; and what changes, using...

What number of teeth affected by decay in five year old children and what number of decayed, missing and filled teeth in 14 year old children are found in the Morecambe Bay Health Authority's area; what is the national average for five and 14 year olds; and what changes, using...

How many water companies have fluoridated their water since 1985. - In England, since 1985, eight water undertakers have operated fluoridation schemes.

How many water companies have fluoridated their water since 1985. - In England, since 1985, eight water undertakers have operated fluoridation schemes.

Which (a) water authorities and (b) water companies have rejected health authorities' requests for fluoridation since 1985 indicating where these have been on (i) non-technical and (ii) technical grounds; what estimate DH has made of savings in dental health costs to Sunderland health authority from water fluoridation; and of annual...

Which (a) water authorities and (b) water companies have rejected health authorities' requests for fluoridation since 1985 indicating where these have been on (i) non-technical and (ii) technical grounds; what estimate DH has made of savings in dental health costs to Sunderland health authority from water fluoridation; and of annual...

What recent representations his Department has received concerning the expansion of water fluoridation and what plans he has for legislation to require water companies to extend the provision of fluoridated water.

What recent representations his Department has received concerning the expansion of water fluoridation and what plans he has for legislation to require water companies to extend the provision of fluoridated water.

What plans he has for the fluoridation of London's drinking water supply.

What plans he has for the fluoridation of London's drinking water supply.

What assessment he has made of public opinion towards water fluoridation with particular reference to (a) inner city residents and (b) ethnic minority groups; and various questions on same.

What assessment he has made of public opinion towards water fluoridation with particular reference to (a) inner city residents and (b) ethnic minority groups; and various questions on same.

What measures he is taking to ensure that water companies comply with requests from local health authorities for water fluoridation other than when technical considerations prevent them from doing so.

What measures he is taking to ensure that water companies comply with requests from local health authorities for water fluoridation other than when technical considerations prevent them from doing so.