§ Mr. CLYNESasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether his attention has been drawn to the numerous accidents, fatal and otherwise, which happen to persons employed as window cleaners; whether figures of the accidents show exceptional risks in this work; and whether any regulations have been framed or other provisions made by his Department to increase the security in the ladders and other apparatus used?
The TREASURER of the HOUSEHOLD (Mr. Dudley Ward)The Secretary of State is making inquiries into this matter, but they are not yet complete. So far as they go they do not lead him to think that the risks of this nature are exceptional— as regards London at least. If the hon. Member has any special information in his possession my right hon. Friend will be glad to consider it.