HC Deb 19 May 1938 vol 336 cc560-1
25. Mr. Jagger

asked the Home Secretary whether, in view of the fact that the new Factory Act comes into operation on 1st July, he can now say when copies of the regulations which it is necessary for him to issue will be available?

Sir S. Hoare

A number of Orders and draft Regulations were gazetted last Friday and copies can be obtained by hon. Members in the usual way now, or in the case of one Order, to-morrow. Other documents are in an advanced state of preparation but I cannot give the precise dates of issue.

Mr. Jagger

Is there any likelihood of their being ready soon?

Sir S. Hoare

Yes, Sir. I hope they will be ready soon.

Mr. R. Gibson

Are these regulations applicable to the United Kingdom, or will it be necessary to provide revised Regulations applicable to Scotland?

Sir S. Hoare

I could not answer that question without notice.