Written Answers

 

Greg Knight Conservative, East Yorkshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with other Cabinet colleagues on the matter of fluoridation of water supplies; if the Government will make it its policy to ensure that any proposals to introduce water fluoridisation schemes (i) be consulted upon before introduction and (ii) have the support of affected local communities; and if he will make a statement.

Maria Caulfield The Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Health and Social Care

There have been no recent discussions. However, any proposals to introduce water fluoridation schemes would be subject to funding being agreed and public consultation. A consultation seeking views on the future consultation process has recently closed and the results will be published in due course. The responses will inform secondary legislation to determine the future public consultation process.