HC Deb 27 May 1971 vol 818 cc566-7
19. Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will introduce regulations to cover working conditions in amusement arcades and fairgrounds for seasonal workers at seaside and other resorts; and whether he is satisfied with the existing working conditions.

Mr. Dudley Smith

Any legislation in this field must await the Report of the Committee on Safety and Health at Work now sitting under the chairmanship of Lord Robens.

Mr. McNamara

Does the hon. Gentleman not agree that the details of the case which I sent to him show that the Amusement Caterers Association have almost washed their hands of this matter? Does this not show a most deplorable state of affairs which needs urgent Government attention?

Mr. Smith

I know that there is a problem and I am looking at it, but it would not be appropriate to introduce wages regulations for this type of seasonal work. I shall be writing to the hon. Gentleman about this matter.