§ 61. Mr. Prenticeasked the Minister of Labour if he will make a further statement on the Government's proposal to introduce legislation next Session to deal with the health, welfare and safety of those who work in shops and offices; and whether he will extend the scope of the Bill as originally drafted to include places of entertainment, transport premises and coal depots.
§ 62. r. Milneasked the Minister of Labour what is now the policy of Her Majesty's Government regarding the implementation of the Gowers Committee report on shops and offices.
§ Mr. WhitelawLegislation on this subject will be introduced in the next Session of Parliament, but my right hon. Friend does not propose to extend the scope of the Bill beyond offices, shops and railway premises.
§ Mr. Awberyasked the Minister of Labour when he received a questionnaire from the International Labour Office on hygiene in shops and offices; if he will place a copy of both the questionnaire and his replies in the Library; and when he intends to follow up this subject by legislation.
§ Mr. WhitelawThe questionnaire is at present being considered. Copies of the questionnaire and the replies will be placed in the Library. Legislation will be introduced in the next Session of Parliament.