HC Deb 02 August 1926 vol 198 cc2603-4
2. Mr. ROBERT YOUNG

asked 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- ber of women workers in factories was 72,679 in 1924. One lady inspector was appointed in that year.

Mr. YOUNG

Has the Noble Lord any influence, and, if so, will he use it to get more women factory inspectors appointed?

Earl WINTERTON

I 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 DAY

In view of the large number of people employed there, and there is only one factory inspector, will the Noble Lord make representations?

Earl WINTERTON

The hon. Gentleman cannot have heard the answer which I gave. I said that this was a matter for the Bomb0ay Government.

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