HC Deb 23 January 1996 vol 270 c177W
Mr. Allen

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what is the current cost of managing the freeholds of motorway service areas. [11192]

Mr. Watts

I refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer I gave on 16 January,Official Report, columns 498–99.

Mr. Pike

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps his Department is taking to ensure that motorway service stations provide(a) adequate toilet facilities 24 hours a day and (b) disabled toilet facilities. [11631]

Mr. Watts

The operator of any motorway service area signposted from the motorway is required to provide a range of specified facilities 24 hours a day. The requirements include sufficient free toilets to cater reasonably for the amount of traffic using the motorway and facilities for disabled people. The Highways Agency investigates any report that these facilities are not being provided and, where necessary, takes action to ensure that the position is remedied.