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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
City of Westminster 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Westminster, City of]
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After full consideration of the matter, the City Council decided that
the Standing Joint Committee should be informed that the Westminster
City Council favoured the Metropolitan Water Board being asked to
adjust the fluoride content of the water supplies of the area to the best
concentration for the protection of children's teeth against dental decay.
Subsequently, in June, 1963, it was learned from the Metropolitan
Boroughs' Standing Joint Committee that all 29 constituent councils
had indicated their agreement on the introduction of fluoride into
London's water supply.