Motion · S2M-05750 · 13 Mar 2007
Say No to Fluoridation of Scotland's Water Supply
The motion
That the Parliament is concerned about recent comments made by Andy Kerr, Minister for Health and Community Care, in Holyrood in support of mass medication through the fluoridation of Scotland’s water supply; notes that fluoridation of the water supply has been linked with brittle bone disease, cancer and many other conditions; further notes that not enough is known about the dangers of the cumulative effects of fluoride on the individual; believes that the claimed benefits in relation to preventing tooth decay may be outweighed by the documented negative side effects of water fluoridation, and finally agrees to oppose any future legislation to introduce mass medication through Scotland’s water supply.
Supporters (10)
- Ms Rosemary Byrne 14 Mar 2007
- Frances Curran 14 Mar 2007
- Carolyn Leckie 14 Mar 2007
- Nora Radcliffe 14 Mar 2007
- Sandra White 15 Mar 2007
- Shiona Baird 16 Mar 2007
- Mark Ruskell Scottish Green Party 16 Mar 2007
- Mark Ballard 19 Mar 2007
- Eleanor Scott 19 Mar 2007
- Chris Ballance 22 Mar 2007
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.