It's been a matter of major public debate whether some public services should be funded by the state.
University education, IVF treatment and car parking are just some of the issues where the level of public subsidy has been widely discussed.
But public toilets? After closing some public loos, is it a bit of a cheek to ask businesses to fill the gap.?
We live and work in a world renowned city whose economy relies heavily on tourists. What kind of message does it send out if we can’t accommodate them with a somewhat rudimentary public service?
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