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Stoma Appliances: Men

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 28 January 2025UIN 24730

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to improve facilities for men with (a) colostomy bags and (b) stomas.

Answered by Mary Creagh

The Government oversees policy and legislation with respect to the safe management of waste and litter as well as the protection of drains and sewers. The provision of facilities for people with colostomy bags and stomas is however a matter for local authorities.

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