HC Deb 26 July 1956 vol 557 c615
14. Mr. Lee

asked the Minister of Labour how many factories have received certificates indicating that their fire escape arrangements are satisfactory.

Mr. Carr

Thirty-three thousand, one hundred and sixteen.

Mr. Lee

Can the Parliamentary Secretary say what percentage that is of the factories which come within the provisions of the Factories Acts?

Mr. Carr

About 45 per cent.