HC Deb 29 July 1926 vol 198 cc2307-8
39. Viscount SANDON

asked the Minister of Health, whether he has yet arranged for a test case to he tried as to the powers of local authorities with regard to office sanitation; and, if not, if he intends to do so this year?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I cannot myself arrange for a test case to be tried, but I hope that it may be found possible through the initiative of local authorities to obtain a. decision in the near future.

Captain GARRO-JONES

May I ask whether it would not be a more satisfactory method of going into this matter to insert Clauses for the removal of doubts in the new Factories Bill shortly to be introduced?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

That might mean considerable delay.

Lieut.-Colonel FREMANTLE

Inasmuch as a test case was arranged for about four months ago, may I ask whether it has fallen through or is there any difficulty in arranging for a test case?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

I do not think so. I do not quite know to what particular case my hon. and gallant Friend refers, but I understand that there are test cases which are likely to be brought.