Page 3109 - Week 10 - Wednesday, 15 September 1993
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Would the Minister indicate whether any action has been taken on that, or would he give attention to that matter as one of importance?
MR BERRY: I am not as hooked on the fluoride issue as Mr Stevenson is, but - - -
Mr Stevenson: It is a good one to get your teeth into.
MR BERRY: Of course, all those people who have fluoride in their water will have their teeth longer, so they will be able to get them into it. In relation to the issue you raise, it is largely a private sector and marketing tool which is used by the toothpaste manufacturers. Of course, there is an issue about an overload of fluoride through toothpaste, particularly for youngsters. I will ask exactly where we have got to in relation to that. I do not have any information in front of me and I will make sure that I keep you all informed.
Ms Follett: I ask that further questions be placed on the notice paper.
PERSONAL EXPLANATION
MR WESTENDE: Madam Speaker, I seek leave to make a personal explanation under standing order 46.
MADAM SPEAKER: Proceed, Mr Westende.
MR WESTENDE: It was inferred from the other side of the house that Mr Louttit was dismissed by an organisation with which I have some connection. For the purpose of the good name of this gentleman I might point out that he had been speaking to us for two months about resigning because he felt that his duty to get IOF straight again had finished and he was looking for other alternatives. If they would like to check that with the said gentleman, Madam Speaker, I think they will find that confirmed.
PAPERS
MR BERRY (Deputy Chief Minister): Madam Speaker, for the information of members, I present the Department of the Environment, Land and Planning annual report for 1992-93, and feast your eyes on page 68; the ACT Electricity and Water annual report for 1992-93, and financial statements for the ACT Electricity and Water Authority pursuant to section 79A of the Electricity and Water Act 1988, and the Canberra Milk Authority annual report for 1992-93, together with financial statements pursuant to section 93 of the Audit Act.
ACTS AMENDING REGULATIONS - OPINION
Paper
MR CONNOLLY (Attorney-General, Minister for Housing and Community Services and Minister for Urban Services): For the information of members, I present a paper from the Chief Parliamentary Counsel, being a legal opinion entitled "Acts Amending Regulations - Opinion". I ask for leave to have the paper incorporated in Hansard.
Leave granted.
Paper incorporated at Appendix 1.
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