§ Mr. Bevinsasked the Minister of Labour what is the reason for the delay in publishing the report of the Chief Inspector of Factories and Workshops for the year 1949; and when it will be published.
§ Mr. BevanThe exceptional delay on this occasion is in part due to pressure of work in the printing industry which was accentuated by the trade dispute in the autumn. It is anticipated that the Report will be published in about three weeks' time.