HC Deb 28 February 1980 vol 979 c733W
Mr. Dubs

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied with the public lavatory facilities for disabled people in central London; if he will discuss the matter with the relevant London boroughs so that improvements can be achieved before the International Year of Disabled People in 1981; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Fox

The provision of public conveniences is a matter for local authorities and when providing new facilities they have a duty, imposed by the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970, to make provision, so far as is practicable and reasonable, for the needs of the disabled. I am sure they will take into account the aims of the International Year of Disabled People.