§ MR. ANDERSONasked the Under Secretary of State for India, in reference to his answer of the 8th of February 1875, Whether anything has yet been done, or is to be done soon, as to Factory Legislation in India?
§ LORD GEORGE HAMILTONSir, the matter at present stands thus:—In March last year a Commission was appointed in Bombay to inquire into the subject. The Commission made its Report in July, 1875, the majority being adverse to any legislation upon the subject. The President and Dr. Blaney, another member of the Commission, however, were of opinion that a simple legislative Act would be beneficial both to masters and operatives. The Government upon receiving this Report determined to make further inquiries, and the Collectors of Surat and Broach are now collecting evidence. A final Report may therefore shortly be expected, and upon that the Government of Bombay will base their action.