§ Dr. CableTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister (1) what steps he takes to monitor the(a) availability and (b) standards of public toilet provision by local authorities for (i) disabled people and (ii) the general population; [178121]
(2) what guidance is given to local authorities on minimum standards of provision of public toilets for (a) disabled people and (b) the general population. [178122]
§ Phil HopeThe Office of Deputy Prime Minister does not monitor, or provide guidance to, local authorities specifically on the provision, availability or standard of public toilets. Local authorities operate under Best Value duties in respect of all of their functions and must comply with the relevant requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act.