§ Mr. Cryerasked the Lord President of the Council (1) if he is satisfied that the installation of printing machinery on the Interview Floor is compatible with Section 69 of the Factories Act 1961 which controls the use of underground rooms as factories;
(2) whether intended notice of the setting up of printing machinery on the Interview Floor of the House of Commons has been given to Her Majesty's District Inspector of Factories.
§ Mr. Edward ShortA separate notification was not sent to the Factory Inspectorate as the provision of additional facilities was regarded as an extension of the existing photocopying arrangements on the Interview Floor which were known to the Factory Inspectorate. However, the Factory Inspectorate has visited the premises since the extension was carried out and is satisfied that the working conditions on the Interview Floor are acceptable.