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Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 27 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 December 2003. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 December 2003 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Dept for Transport

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to oblige franchised train operators to provide toilet facilities (a) on trains and (b) in stations.
Answer

Mrs. Calton: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to oblige franchised train operators to provide toilet facilities (a) on trains and (b) in stations. [141526] Mr. McNulty: There are no plans to oblige franchised train operators to provide toilet facilities on trains or in stations. Train operators provide toilet and other facilities where they consider it appropriate, bearing in mind their obligation to achieve improved levels of customer satisfaction.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
141526; 415 c54W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Railway stations Railways Public lavatories Trains Train operating companies Sanitation
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk