74145 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 02 Dec 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	74145 (2024)
Question asked:	17 Nov 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Dr Shane Reti
Answer received:	25 Nov 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_74145_2024
Document guid:	fbfccf10-4579-4dd9-bb17-4bd25bace709

74145 (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 April to June 2024?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Questions 74144 (2024). I am also advised that the Ministry of Health continues to work constructively with local authorities that have received a direction to fluoridate their drinking water supplies.