§ 56. Mr. WEDGWOODasked whether the new rules respecting the pottery industry are now supposed to be enforced at all the potteries; and, in particular, whether any and, if so, what steps are being taken to see that ovens are not being emptied before the temperature has fallen to the maximum laid down in the rules?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe Regulations are in force, but, as I pointed out in reply to a question last week, they entailed a great deal of work both on the employers and on the Department, to give them full effect. The requirements will be enforced in the ordinary way by the inspecting staff, which has been specially strengthened for the purpose of bringing the Regulations into operation, and as my hon. Friend will be aware, special arrangements to secure the observance of the requirements are provided for by the Regulations. As regards the requirement mentioned in the question, I am informed that no case of excessive temperature has been met with, nor has any complaint on the subject been received.