Walter Dalziel

In response to your letter of 16 august 2007 regarding the upcoming referenda regarding the addition of fluoride to drinking water in various areas throughout the Clutha District.

The Otago Southern Region PHO Board discussed this issue at the board meeting on Wednesday night and agreed to endorse the project as requested.

The PHO Board approved the recommendation and wording as follows:

We support a yes vote in the upcoming fluoride referendum.  Fluoride has been used since the 1950's and has a proven track record as the most safe and effective way of improving oral health.

Thank you

Walter Dalziel

Chair

Otago Souther Region PHO