Written question asked by Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 1 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Samantha Dixon (Labour) on Thursday, 4 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Public Lavatories: Stoma Appliances
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what consideration is being given by his Department to improving guidance and standards for public toilet provision to better accommodate stoma users.
- Answer
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I refer the hon. Member to the answers given to Questions UIN 70255 on 4 September 2025 and UIN 117465 on 11 March 2026. The Building Safety Regulator has a duty, under s.5 Building Safety Act 2022, to keep the standard of buildings under review. Government policies on design and accessibility of toilets is set out in statutory guidance accompanying the Building Regulations (Approved Document M Volume 2) and makes provision for facilities in new buildings (or those undergoing major redevelopment) other than dwellings, that fall above a certain size threshold.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 5730
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Public lavatories Stoma appliances
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