§ Mr. Edelmanasked the Minister of Labour what changes in the provisions of the Factories Act, 1937, are now under discussion; and with whom they are being discussed.
§ Mr. WoodMy Department is in consultation with the British Employers' Confederation, the Trades Union Congress, local authorities associations and other interested parties about possible amendments to those provisions of the 227W Factories Acts which relate to fire and to certain other matters; but I am not yet in a position to make a statement.