Where do the Politicians stand?

GREEN PARTY:
Martin Whiteside, Parliamentary candidate for Stroud, said:”The Green party is the only party totally opposed to water fluoridation. I have personally signed a ‘Yellow card’ saying I will deduct the cost of a water filter (estimated cost £500) from my water bills. Greens want a complete ban on fluoridated water, a warning about the health risks on all sources of fluoride intended for human consumption and a properly resourced strategy for reducing tooth decay, that includes education of children and adults about dental hygiene and the need for a healthy diet. To medicate people without their individual consent is a serious violation of human rights.”

CONSERVATIVE:
Neil Carmichael, Parliamentary candidate for Stroud, said: “My position is that much more research needs be undertaken and... I am sceptical about the effectiveness of consultation processes undertaken by SHAs.”

LABOUR:
David Drew, MP for Stroud said: “I am strongly against water fluoridation, voted against fluoridation of our supplies and am an active member of the All Party group against fluoridation.”

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS:
Lib Dems allowed a free vote on the Water Bill. After it passed Lib Dem MPs pressed, unsuccessfully, for a full consultative process.