Now, the Health Committee in 2017 agreed that the bill should be passed with minor changes. The current discussion around the bill isn't about the science behind it, which we all agree on, but it's more about the discussion on where the decision-making power should lie. So the water fluoridation is supported by DHBs. It's supported by the World Dental Federation. It is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But this is about decision-making powers, and who will consider the scientific evidence on the effectiveness of fluoride in preventing tooth decay and whether the benefits of adding fluoride to drinking water outweighs the costs. 