§ Mr. LOVAT-FRASERasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that the figures of accidents to young persons in factories have gone up from 17,000 in 1934 to over 21,000 in 1935, largely owing to the lack of concentration brought about by long hours of work; and if he will take steps to deal with this evil?
§ Mr. LLOYDThe accident figures quoted are those for 1933 and 1934. There was also a large increase in 1934 in accidents to adults, and both increases were, I am advised, due mainly to more extensive employment consequent on the574W greater industrial activity. I am aware that in some cases this has led to longer hours, but how far fatigue has contributed to accidents among young persons it is not possible to say. As stated by the Prime Minister in Debate on the 3rd instant, it is the hope and purpose of the Government to introduce in their second Session a Bill to revise and consolidate the Factory Acts.