HC Deb 11 July 1978 vol 953 cc549-50W
71. Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied with the provision of facilities for the disabled in public lavatories.

Mr. Armstrong

I share the hon. Member's concern that these facilities should be installed as widely and as soon as possible, but I believe that local authorities are trying to meet their obligations despite the many competing demands on their resources.

Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if the British Standards Institution has given him any reason for the delay in issuing the revised version of CP96 on access and facilities for disabled people; what assistance his Department is giving the institution to hasten its production; and if he will make a further statement.

Mr. Armstrong

The timing of this revision is a matter for the British Standards Institution. This Department is making a substantial contribution to this work, which is scheduled for completion next summer.