§ Mr. Fauldsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he intends to take to require the provision of cleaner public lavatories in cafes, garages and filling stations in the light of recent reports of bad conditions in a survey conducted by the Automobile Association.
§ Mr. Guy BarnettLocal authorities already have specific powers under section 20 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 with respect to the provision and cleanliness of sanitary appliances in cafes. Garages and filling stations are not under any general statutory obligation to provide lavatories for the public. However, public health authorities are required under the Public Health Act 1936 to deal with any premises which are a nuisance or in a state prejudicial to health.