§ 2. Mr. ROBERT YOUNGasked the Under-Secretary of State for India the number of factory women workers in the Bombay Presidency; whether there are any women factory inspectors; if so, how many; and when these were appointed?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Earl Winterton)The num- 2604 ber of women workers in factories was 72,679 in 1924. One lady inspector was appointed in that year.
§ Mr. YOUNGHas the Noble Lord any influence, and, if so, will he use it to get more women factory inspectors appointed?
§ Earl WINTERTONI am afraid the answer is that this is entirely a matter for the Local Government. No doubt they will take into consideration the relevant facts of the case.
§ Colonel DAYIn view of the large number of people employed there, and there is only one factory inspector, will the Noble Lord make representations?
§ Earl WINTERTONThe hon. Gentleman cannot have heard the answer which I gave. I said that this was a matter for the Bomb0ay Government.