§ Mr. KINGasked the Home Secretary from what bodies of persons he has received representations adverse to the recommendation in the Final Report of the Committee on Retrenchment which is embodied in Clause 8 of the Police, etc. (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill and the accompanying Schedule; and whether the Government adhere to that Clause and Schedule?
Mr. SAMUELThe only bodies that have made representations against the proposal are the Association of Certifying Factory Surgeons and the British Medical Association, and certain district societies representing the Oldham section of the cotton trade. A representation was also received from the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, but this was based on a misunderstanding as to what was proposed. It is intended to proceed with the Clause and Schedule.