HC Deb 22 February 1906 vol 152 c507
MR. T. L. CORBETT (Down, N.)

I be to ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he proposes to introduce legislation dealing with the inspection of laundries carried on by religious institutions.

MR. HERBERT GLADSTONE

The matter has and will have my attention, but I am not yet in a position to say whether legislation will be possible this session.

MR. T. L. CORBETT

Is the righthon. Gentleman aware that, according to the report of the Chief Inspector of Factories, no fewer than 14,000 woman and girls—

MR. SPEAKER

Notice should be given of that Question.

MR. SLOAN (Belfast, S.)

Is it not the fact that the information in the Department shows the present system to be unsatisfactory?

MR. HERBERT GLADSTONE

We have a great deal of information in the Department. I can only say that the matter will receive my attention as soon as possible.