Dr Julian Lewis: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what opportunities the Government will make available to (a) Parliament and (b) the public to (i) discuss and (ii) decide whether (A) fluoride and (B) any other blanket medication should be added to British water supplies.  [63641]

[Due for Answer on 29 October]

ANSWER

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Patient Safety and Primary Care (Maria Caulfield): The Heath and Care Bill, which aims to to expand water fluoridation schemes, in England, is currently at the Committee stage where it can be debated further by Parliament. The changes proposed by the Bill will maintain the duty to consult with the public on any future water fluoridation proposals.