Written Question · S1W-12177 · Session 1
Whether it is considering any of the following fluorides for use in the water supply: calcium fluoride, lead fluoride, aluminium fluoride, …
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is considering any of the following fluorides for use in the water supply: calcium fluoride, lead fluoride, aluminium fluoride, sodium fluoride or silico fluorides (known as hexaflurosilisic acid) and, if not, what other fluoride is being considered.
The answer
Section 1(4) of the Water (Fluoridation) Act 1985 provides that the fluoride content in water may be increased only by the addition of one or more of the following compounds of fluorine;hexafluorosilicic acid disodium hexafluorosilicate.The Executive is not at present considering any change to this provision.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-12177 by reference.