§ 67. Mr. THORNEasked the Home Secretary if his attention has been called to the case of George Popple, of Beverley, who died of anthrax through handling hides in a Hull tannery; what are the Home Office regulations in force in respect to tanneries; and whether he proposes to take any action in the matter?
§ Mr. SHORTI understand that the Home Office regulations of 1921 for the handling of hides and skins apply to the tannery in question, but my right hon. Friend has not yet received full reports on the case. As soon as he receives them, he will certainly consider whether there is any further action he can usefully take.