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❓ Question seeks clarification on the statutory basis for Dr. Richard Lugg's role as Chairman of the Fluoridation of Public Water Supplies Advisory Committee. The answer clarifies the legal basis for the appointment.

AnsweredQoN 4163Legislative Assembly

Asked

9 October 2018

Member

Mr V.A. Catania

Portfolio

Deputy Premier; Minister for Health; Mental Health

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In relation to Dr Richard Lugg, the Chairman of the Fluoridation of Public Water Supplies Advisory Committee, and in view of section 5 of the Fluoridation of Public Water Supplies Act 1966, I ask: (a) what is the statutory basis for Dr Lugg's claim that he is the Chairman of the Fluoridation of Public Water Supplies Advisory Committee; and (b) what is the statutory basis of the "instrument of delegation" by virtue of which Dr Lugg, according to evidence he gave to the Legislative Assembly's Education and Health Standing Committee on 9 May 2018, performs the functions of the Chairman of the Fluoridation of Public Supplies Advisory Committee?

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Answered

20 November 2018

Response time

12 days

I am advised that:
(a) An Instrument of Designation that has been signed by the Chief Health Officer.
(b) The statutory basis of the Instrument of Designation is section 5(4) of the Fluoridation of Public Water Supplies Act 1966 .

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