§ Mr. RHYS DAVIESasked the Home Secretary whether he has now considered the recommendation contained in paragraph 290, volume 1, of the Report of the Select Committee on Shop Assistants; and what action, if any, has been taken in relation to the installation of heating apparatus in shops?
§ Sir J. GILMOURInquiries have been carried out, at my request, by the Minister of Health in accordance with the recommendation referred to, and the results of these inquiries are now under consideration. The question of temperature in shops is included in the matters which are being considered in connection with proposals for amending legislation, but I am afraid that there is no prospect now of the introduction of such legislation during the present Session.
§ Mr. RHYS DAVIESasked the Home Secretary whether he will take steps during the present Session of Parliament to amend the law relating to the provision of sanitary accommodation in shops in accordance with the recommendation contained in paragraph 285, volume 1, of the Report of the Select Committee on Shop Assistants?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe question of sanitary accommodation in shops is included in the matters which are being considered in connection with proposals for amending legislation, but I am afraid that there is no prospect now of the introduction of such legislation during the present Session.