HC Deb 09 February 1939 vol 343 cc1123-4
61. Mr. Thorne

asked the Home Secretary whether he intends to give the local authorities power to inspect lifts in use at hotels and blocks of houses?

Sir S. Hoare

In a Bill which is being promoted by the London County Council, provisions have been inserted which, if approved by Parliament, will give the council certain powers of control. Any question of general legislation must await the result of this step.

Mr. Thorne

As that Bill will ask only for powers to deal with lifts in the London County Council area, will the right hon. Gentleman give power to factory inspectors to deal with this matter throughout the country?

Sir S. Hoare

It will be well first to test the opinion of the House on the London County Council Bill.