asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) why he will not place a copy of the draft circular on fluoridation of water supplies in the Library;(2) when the comments of regional general managers must be received on the draft circular giving guidance on the fluoridation of water supplies.

Regional general managers have been asked to submit their comments on the draft circular by 31 March 1987. It would not seem necessary to place such a draft document in the Library but I am writing to the hon. Member enclosing a copy.