§ 27. Mrs. Hartasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he will request all local authorities to provide free hand-washing facilities in all public lavatories.
§ Mr. CorfieldMy right hon. Friend will certainly consider a circular to local authorities with advice on this subject.
§ Mrs. HartMany people will be grateful for that Answer, but it seems extraordinary that at a time when we are being asked to be conscious of hygiene, woman can be asked to pay 4d. for the privilege of using a piece of soap. When issuing his circular to local authorities, will the hon. Gentleman request them to pay particular attention to the need for either hot air machines for hand drying, or for paper towels?
§ Mr. CorfieldI shall certainly consider that and any other suggestions. I 231 assure the hon. Lady that I share her concern over this matter. We will lose no time in instigating the advice that we give.