§ "(1.) Salt works, that is to say, works in which the extraction of salt from brine is carried on;
§ "(2.) Arsenic works, that is to say, any works in which arsenic or any of its oxides or sulphides are prepared;
§ "(3.) Copper works, that is to say, any work in which ores are treated for the purpose of extracting copper, and which is not subject to the provisions of the Alkali Acts, 1863 and 1874, including any works in which the manufacture of sulphuric acid is carried on in conjunction with copper works;
§ "(4.) Galvanising works and tin-plate works, that is to say, any works in which iron is treated with acid previous to receiving a coating of tin or zinc;
§ "(5.) The following description of glass works, that is to say, glass works in which common salt or sulphate of soda is used in the manufacture of glass;
§ "(6.) Lead works, that is to say, any works in which are contained lead, or any material or product containing lead, is treated for the purpose of the extraction of lead;
1051§ "(7.) Nickel works, that is to say, any works in which nickel ore is treated for the purpose of the extraction of nickel;
§ "(8.) Speller works, that is to say, any works in which ore is treated for the purpose of the extraction of zinc;
§ "(9.) Salt glazing potteries, that is to say, any works in which earthenware or pottery is made, and in which the salt glazing process is carried on;
§ "(10.) Tar dye works, that is to say, any works in which the manufacture of colouring matter from tar or substances derived from tar is carried on;
§ "(11.) Tar distillery works, that is to say, any works in which tar is distilled or its products treated so as to give off noxious or offensive vapours;
§ "(12.) Any other works in which are conducted processes giving off acid of sulphur, nitrogen, or chlorine."—(The Viscount Midleton.)
THE MARQUESS OF HUNTLYcould not assent to the proposal of the noble Viscount, who, he thought, could hardly be aware of the large number of copper, glass, lead, and other works scattered throughout the country, which he wished to place under inspection. The expense and the labour which that would entail would be great. In the first place, it would require several additional Inspectors, for whose appointment there was no provision in the Bill. The measure went a long way in dealing with a most important subject; but at present there was no machinery to carry out the object of the noble Viscount.
§ THE MARQUESS OF SALISBURYconcurred in the opinion that the proposal of his noble Friend was too large. If it had been reduced within more moderate compass a case might have been made out for extending the provisions of the Bill in some degree. It was easy to pass the Bill through that House; but if they weighted it too heavily, and arrayed against it too large an army of opponents "elsewhere," there was a danger that a Bill which was sadly wanted would not become law. He, therefore, advised his noble Friend to acquiesce in the course suggested by the Government.
§ VISCOUNT MIDLETONwould not press his Amendment to a division; but would throw on the Government the responsibility of passing a most imperfect measure on a matter urgently requiring legislation.
§ Amendment negatived.
§ Amendments made; and Bill to be read 3a on Thursday next, and to be printed as amended. (No. 49.)