HC Deb 16 February 1904 vol 129 cc1494-5
MR. COGHILL (Stoke-upon-Trent)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for †See page 1324. the Home Department if he will state what will be the duties of the new lady inspector in the Potteries, at whose request has she been appointed, and what will be her position in relation to the present inspector of the district.

* THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. AKERS-DOUGLAS, Kent, St. Augustine's)

The duties of the lady inspector, who has by my directions, been detailed from the existing staff to spend some time in the Potteries district, are to secure the observance, so far as regards the employment of women and girls, of the provisions of the Factory and Truck Acts generally, and, in particular, of the Special Rules now in force in the industry. She will act in concert with the district inspector under the general instructions laid down for the lady inspectors.

MR. COGHILL

How long is the lady inspector to remain at the Potteries?

* MR. AKERS-DOUGLAS

As long as is deemed necessary.

MR. COGHILL

On whose recommendation was she sent there?

* MR. AKERS-DOUGLAS

I determined to send her there because I thought it desirable.

MR. COGHILL

But at whose instance?

* MR. SPEAKER

Order, Order! The Question on the Paper has been answered.