HC Deb 14 December 1948 vol 459 cc136-7W
123. Mr. Turner-Samuels

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he intends at an early date either to amend the present Factories Acts or to introduce new legislation to extend the provisions and regulations of these Acts relating to health, safety and welfare and. so far as practicable, the employment of women and young children, to railways and offices so as to include all persons employed therein.

Mr. Younger

The matters in question are for the most part within the terms of reference of the Gowers Committee, whose final report my right hon. Friend hopes to receive by the end of this month. The report will have to he considered by the Government before he can make any statement as to legislation.