§ 31. Mr. Delargyasked the Minister of Food whether, because many cotton workers are suffering from skin diseases caused or aggravated by contact with the
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MINISTRY OF FOOD NON-INDUSTRIAL STAFF. — Headquarters Staff. Area Staffs. Divisional and Local Office Staffs. Total At 1st March, 1947 … … 7,011 4,127 32,670 43,808 At 1st December, 1947 … … 6,517 3,754 30,670 40,941 mineral oil used in cotton spinning machinery, he will increase the allocation of soap to workers in the cotton industry.
§ Mr. StracheyEmployers are required under the Factory Act to provide washing facilities for these workers and we make soap available for this purpose. I am advised that the amount allowed is adequate. If my hon. Friend has any particular cases in mind I should be very willing to consider them.