53877 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 10 Sep 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	53877 (2024)
Question asked:	26 Aug 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Dr Shane Reti
Answer received:	03 Sep 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_53877_2024
Document guid:	46dce630-dfaa-4cd4-a80e-62d3d7bb3d62

53877 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What steps have been taken, if any, to address the prevalence of preventable oral diseases in the quarter January to March 2024?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I refer the Member to Written Parliamentary Questions 53876 (2024), 19829 (2024), 19827 (2024), and 19831 (2024). I am further advised that the Ministry of Health continues to work constructively with local authorities that have received a direction to fluoridate their drinking water supplies.