To ask the Scottish Executive what account it has taken of research into the effects of artificial fluoride on the presence of naturally-occurring fluoride, in light of the publication of An Action Plan for Improving Oral Health and Modernising NHS Dental Services in Scotland .

We are not aware of any research into the effects of artificial fluoride on the presence of naturally-occurring fluoride.

The individual responses to the consultation Towards Better Oral Health in Children informed An Action Plan for Improving Oral Health and Modernising NHS Dental Services in Scotland and the subsequent announcement by First Minister that we will not be changing the current legislation on fluoridation of water supplies.