§ THE LORD CHANCELLOR (VISCOUNT KILMUIR)My Lords, I beg leave to introduce a Bill to consolidate the Factories Acts, 1937 to 1959, and certain other enactments relating to the safety, health and welfare of employed persons. I beg to move that the Bill be now read a first time.
§ Moved, That the Bill be now read 1a. —(The Lord Chancellor.)
§ On Question, Bill read 1a, and to be printed.