HC Deb 26 October 1993 vol 230 c531W
Mr. Allen

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what provisions exist for the provision of drinking water in public places; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Yeo

Under section 14 of the Public Health Act 1925, local authorities may provide drinking fountains for public use in any convenient public place. With the consent of the local authority, any person may make similar provision. It is for each local authority to decide whether to provide such facilities, having regard to their own priorities and the availability of resources.