§ 57. Mr. Stonehouseasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he will introduce legislation to amend the Public Health Act, 1936, with a view to increasing the washing facilities in cafés and restaurants.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (Sir Keith Joseph)There are practical difficulties about this. My right hon. Friend will bear the suggestion in mind, but he cannot hold out any prospect of legislation in the near future.
§ Mr. StonehouseIn considering this, will the Minister bear in mind that facilities for washing and also toilet facilities in cafés and restaurants, particularly of the small variety, are quite inadequate? Is he aware that the municipal authorities are anxious to have this legislation?
§ Sir K. JosephMy right hon. Friend has already had representations from the hon. Member for Derbyshire, South-East (Mr. Jackson) as well as those from the hon. Member, and he will certainly bear those points in mind.