§ Sir HILDRED CARLILEasked whether any regulations are in existence for the inspection of lifts on business premises and in offices; whether the regulations under the Factory and Workshops Act relating to lifts apply also to these premises and in offices; whether he is aware that such regulations are in operation in other countries; and whether, if there are no such regulations, he proposes to take any steps to safeguard the public using such lifts?
§ Mr. McKENNAThere are not, so far as I am aware, any statutory regulations in force in this country in regard to the safety of lifts in offices, nor do they come under the inspection of my Department. I am informed that in some foreign countries regulations on the subject are in operation. Office premises are outside the provisions of the Factory Act, and I am afraid I have no power to take any action in regard to them.
§ Sir H. CARLILEWill the right hon. Gentleman take the matter into consideration with a view to formulating the necessary regulations?
§ Mr. McKENNAYes, I will consider the point, but I could not promise legislation this Session.