§ 6. Mr. DAYasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to the growing number of cases in which the public are being imposed upon by fraudulent employment agencies; and whether it is his intention to amend the Public Health Act of 1907 so as to give the public more protection against the operations of these agencies?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSComplaints are occasionally received on this matter, but I have no evidence before me to show that the number of fraudulent agencies is growing, and the Government are not proposing to introduce amending legislation.
§ Mr. DAYIn view of the right hon. Gentleman's statement that complaints are received with regard to these agencies, will he not consider the advisability of setting up a committee to inquire whether this Act should not be amended?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSI said in my answer that I have no evidence that the number is growing. If the hon. Member can give me any such evidence, I will, of course, consider setting up an inquiry.