6. After section 1(2) (fluoridation of water supplies at request of health authorities) of the Water (Fluoridation) Act 1985(1), insert–
“(2A) An application or the withdrawal of it may be made or done by electronic communication (within the meaning of section 15(1) of the Electronic Communications Act 2000 (c. 7)), which has been recorded and is consequently capable of being reproduced.”.