§ 29. Mr. THORNEasked the Home Secretary whether he has received a report from one of his factory inspectors in connection with a serious, lift accident at the building of Lloyds Register in Fenchurch Street, London, when the lift man had his foot crushed; whether he is satisfied that the lift was in proper working order; and whether he can state what was the cause of the accident?
§ Sir J. GILMOURAs I informed the hon. Member in reply to a question yesterday, cases of this kind do not come under the Factory Acts. I will, however, have inquiry made about this accident and communicate with the hon. Member later.
§ Mr. THORNEIn consequence of the number of accidents in connection with private lifts, does not the right hon. Gentleman think he has sufficient power to bring them within the scope of the Factory Act?