Mr. Alan Williamsasked the Minister of Labour whether he has yet reached a decision on the revision of the Factories Act.
§ Mr. GunterYes. I think the time has come to start upon a comprehensive revision of the safety, health and welfare legislation for which I am responsible. This will involve both the Factories Act, 1961, and the Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act, 1963, and may well lead to the amalgamation of the two Acts. Preparatory work has already begun and there will be full consultation with all interested bodies. This will, of course, be a major task and I cannot at the moment say when the new legislation will be ready for introduction.