§ 5. Mr. BUCHANANasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware that the office accommodation provided for clerks and inspectors 2121 under the Factory Acts in Glasgow is inadequate; that little accommodation is provided for persons wishing to have an interview; that the staff work in a congested office; and if he will take steps to have it improved?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Sir William Joynson-Hicks)No, Sir. I am satisfied, from the report I have received, that the accommodation is ample, and that there is no ground for the suggestion that the staff work in a congested office. On the contrary, I am informed that the accommodation at this office is above the average.
§ Mr. BUCHANANThe average must be terribly low. Is it not possible for some of the right hon. Gentleman's responsible officials to visit Glasgow and look into this themselves, and assure themselves that the lack of accommodation for both men and women workers is quite indefensible?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSIf the hon. Member has seen it himself—
§ Mr. BUCHANANYes, I have.
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSVery well; I will send someone up specially.
§ Sir JOSEPH NALLWould it not be more economical to reduce the staff?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI should pay great attention to any proposal of my hon. Friend.