§ 94. Mr. Swinglerasked the Minister of Labour what reply he has made to the letter addressed to the Prime Minister dated 23rd June by the Council of the British Sanitary Pottery Manufacturers concerning standards of hygiene in the United Kingdom; and what action he will take on the proposals made in the letter.
§ Mr. WhitelawThe reply to the Council of British Sanitary Pottery Manufacturers explains that the Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act requires washing facilities to be provided in places conveniently accessible to employed persons. The Minister has no power to require wash-basins to be placed adjacent to sanitary conveniences. He is satisfied that the regulations which he has just made require the provision of facilities on a reasonable scale. I am sending a copy of the reply to the hon. Member.