§ MR. CLAUDE HAYI beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the nature of the representations, if any, which he has made, and to whom such representations were made, in respect of the observance or contravention of the factory and health laws by firms enjoying the Royal Warrant and of firms applying for the Royal Warrant.
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. GLADSTONE,) Leeds, W.In accordance with the promise made by the Under-Secretary on the 30th April last, I communicated the hon. Member's suggestions to the heads of the various departments of the Royal Household through which warrants are granted, namely, the Lord Chamberlain, the Lord Steward, the Master of the Horse, and the Keeper of the Privy Purse.
§ MR. CLAUDE HAYHave any answers been received?
§ MR. GLADSTONEI believe, no.