HC Deb 20 December 1937 vol 330 cc1603-4
49. Mr. Stephen

asked the Minister of Labour the number of inspections made in factories in the Camlachie Parliamentary Division of Glasgow by the trade board inspectors for the 12 months ended to the last convenient date; in how many cases were breaches of the trade board legislation discovered; and what action has been taken?

Mr. Butler

I regret that separate figures for Parliamentary divisions are not available.

Mr. Stephen

Can the hon. Member give the figures for Glasgow, and also an assurance that these inspections are taking place regularly and frequently?

Mr. Butler

A recent figure I have for the whole of Scotland shows that there were 1,554 inspections during the 12 months ending 31st December, 1936.

Mr. Buchanan

In view of the fact that there has been a large increase of young women in certain industries, will he get into touch with the Scottish Department to see that these places are inspected more regularly?

Mr. Butler

I think these places are regularly inspected. The figure I have given shows this, but I shall be obliged if the hon. Member will put down a question, and I will give him further information.