Asked by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, in reference to the upcoming technical consultation on the provision of toilets, whether his Department will consult on the implementation of incontinence bins in publicly accessible male toilets.
Answered by Lee Rowley
Building Regulations determine specifications for size, space and construction of a building but not for the equipment inside a building. The Government however encourages the provision of sanitary bins in all toilets.
Asked by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, pursuant to the Answer of 21 June 2022 to Question 5468 on Homes for Ukraine Scheme: Children, what assessment the Government has made of the potential merits of awarding visas to minors travelling to the UK with the consent of parents who are remaining in Ukraine as a result of caring responsibilities.
Answered by Eddie Hughes
I refer the Hon Member to the statement made by my Rt Hon Friend, the Secretary of State (HCWS123) on 22 June 2022.
Asked by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, pursuant to the Answer of 21 June 2022 Question 5468 on Homes for Ukraine Scheme: Children, what assessment the Government has made of the potential merits of awarding visas to minors travelling to the UK from Ukraine with the consent of parents who are remaining in Ukraine to contribute to its defence against the Russian invasion.
Answered by Eddie Hughes
I refer the Hon Member to the statement made by my Rt Hon Friend, the Secretary of State (HCWS123) on 22 June 2022.
Asked by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what steps he is taking to enable blind and partially sighted people to exercise their right to vote independently.
Answered by Kemi Badenoch - Leader of HM Official Opposition
It is integral to our democracy that everybody is able to make their voice heard and that elections are accessible for all those eligible to vote.
The Government works closely with charities representing individuals with disabilities such as those who are blind or partially-sighted, including the RNIB. We will continue to work with these organisations to help ensure effective communication and collaboration so that disabled electors get the right support. We have also worked with the RNIB to test potential ways to improve the voting process for blind and partially sighted people.
In addition, the Elections Bill will, for the first time in electoral law, put in place a requirement for Returning Officers to consider the needs of all disabled voters when providing equipment for polling stations. Returning Officers are best placed to respond to the needs of their local communities, and being able to respond to individual needs will help ensure that people are effectively supported to vote. Our new proposals will be supported by guidance from the Electoral Commission, and will involve a wide range of engagement with relevant stakeholders.