§ Mr. Corbettasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will arrange for a drinking water tap to be provided in the toilet in the corridor leading to office GO1 in Norman Shaw South building.
§ Sir George YoungYes, a tap will be installed in the corridor outside the toilet during the coming summer recess.
§ Mr. Corbettasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will arrange for the temperature of the water from the hot taps in toilets in Norman Shaw South to be substantially reduced.
§ Sir George YoungThe thermostat which controls the temperature of the hot water is set at 60 C. This ensures that the temperature of the water at the furthest tap does not fall below 55C, which is the highest temperature at which legionella bacteria can breed. I am not prepared to authorise a temperature reduction which could create a health hazard.