§ Lord HENRY CAVENDISH - BENTINCKasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that the Draft Regulations issued in accordance with the Home Office Report of the Bronzing Inquiry (1910) have now been many months in print; and whether, considering that the season for printing Christmas cards and other work in which bronzing is largely employed has already begun, he can now see his way to issue the regulations without further delay?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe draft regulations were issued in March of last year. A large number of objections were received which necessitated further inquiry and, as a result, it was decided to make certain modifications in the draft. The amended draft was issued, in accordance with the procedure laid down by the Act, on the 8th of this month. If, as is hoped, the amended draft is accepted by all parties, the regulations will be made immediately on the expiration of the statutory period of twenty-one days which is required to elapse after the issue of the draft. Should, however, objections of substance be taken, a statutory inquiry will be necessary.