Mr. Amoryasked the Minister of Health whether, in the interest of public hygiene, he will encourage local authorities to extend the provision of washing facilities in public lavatories, including free access to water and basins.
§ Mr. BevanIt would not be appropriate at the present time, when the essential materials are in short supply, to press local authorities to provide additional washing facilities in public conveniences. They already have full discretion to provide such facilities free of charge.