HC Deb 01 March 1956 vol 549 cc141-2W
7. Mrs. Mann

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what powers are conferred on the Inter-Departmental Committee on Accidents in the Home; when the Committee last met; how often they meet; and what Departments are represented at the meetings.

Major Lloyd-George

The terms of reference of the Committee areTo co-ordinate departmental action in connection with the prevention of accidents in the home, and to maintain contact with unofficial organisations interested in the subject. The Committee last met on 5th January; it meets roughly four times a year. I will send the hon. Lady a list of the thirteen Departments represented at the meetings.