HC Deb 01 May 1888 vol 325 c1022
MR. BRADLAUGH (Northampton)

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, Whether breaches of the Truck Acts in the Bristol district have been recently reported to the Local Inspector of Factories; and, whether any, and what, proceedings have been taken by the Inspector to enforce the law?

THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Mr. MATTHEWS) (Birmingham, E.)

Yes, Sir; the fact is as stated. The Local Inspector has been instructed to make a full investigation, and, if possible, to obtain statements, which could be verified on oath, in the cases which have been reported to him.