WATER FLUORIDATION

Early day motion 838, tabled 15 July 1999 by David Crausby (Labour). Signed by 9 members.

That this House welcomes the Secretary of State for Health's proposals to conduct an independent review of the safety and benefit of fluoridation; believes that water companies should only fluoridate where there is local support for doing so; congratulates Bolton Council for being the only town in Britain to hold a referendum on fluoridation with a turnout of 82 per cent. with 73 per cent. against fluoridation; and calls upon the Government to encourage local authorities to take a lead from Bolton and consult with the public before they decide to fluoridate the water supply.

Signatures by party: Labour 6, UUP 2, Labour/Co-operative 1.