HC Deb 01 November 1955 vol 545 cc819-20
9. Dr. Stross

asked the Minister of Labour what regulations are in force, designed to protect workers in factories and workshops against danger arising from the use of radioactive materials.

Mr. Watkinson

The Factories (Luminising) Special Regulations, 1947, prescribe the health precautions to be taken in factories using luminous materials containing a radioactive substance. Draft special Regulations for factories using radioactive substances for other purposes are in course of preparation.

Dr. Stross

Will the Parliamentary Secretary bear in mind that both at the point of manufacture and in their distribution a very special technique has been evolved in handling these materials? Will he assure us that the Inspectorate will be made completely conversant with all these matters so that the Regulations will take note of them?

Mr. Watkinson

I do not know whether the hon. Member has read our latest booklet on precautions in the use of ionising radiations. If not, I will send him a copy.