§ Colonel DAYasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware of the increasing number of fatal accidents in the building industry due to laxity and lack of uniformity in the construction of scaffolding; 60W and will he for the protection of the lives of men employed in this industry, make some Regulations giving definite instructions as to scaffold erection and uniformity of construction which would place all contractors on an equal footing?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSThe number of fatal accidents reported has been lower in the years following than in those preceding the War. It has recently shown a tendency to rise, but not to an extent greater than would be accounted for by the increased activity in the industry. The importance of precautions in the construction of scaffolding is fully recognised, and Draft Regulations are being discussed at the present time with the industry which contain specific requirements with regard to this matter.