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<p>The Department does not hold data on the number of public toilets in England. Whilst
the provision of public toilets is a matter for local authorities, we encourage councils
to keep these important amenities open. At Budget 2018 the Chancellor announced a
100 per cent business rates relief for public lavatories in England, and the Government
will introduce legislation as soon as Parliamentary time allows. In addition the Department
recently launched a consultation proposing changes to Building Regulations to create
more Changing Places toilets for severely disabled people.</p>
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