§ 7. Mr. B. SMITHasked the Home Secretary whether he can give the 1321 number of prosecutions instituted by inspectors of factories for offences against the Truck Acts in factories and workshops during 1925, 1926 and 1927, and the average penalty imposed?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSThe total number of prosecutions for the three years in question was five. In four of these cases convictions were obtained and an average penalty of £4 5s. 9d. was imposed.
§ Mr. SMITHCan the right hon. Gentleman say if fish quays and fish docks come within the provisions of the Truck Acts?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI could not say without notice.