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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 June 2026. It was answered by Anna Turley (Labour) on Friday, 26 June 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Government Departments: Public Lavatories

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Equality Act 2010: Draft Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations, 2026, published on 21 May 2026, what steps the Government Property Agency is taking to make changes to toilets in government buildings.

Answer

The Government Property Agency (GPA) is taking a systematic, data-led approach to review and update toilet provision across the government estate that it manages. This work will ensure alignment with updated building regulations, the Supreme Court Judgement of April 2025 regarding biological sex, and the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) updated Code of practice for services, public functions and associations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10157
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Buildings Government departments Public lavatories Government Property Agency
Legislation
Equality Act 2010
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk