§ Mr. Edelmanasked the Minister of Labour, following the collapse of a crane jib at Brent Cross, Hendon, and in view of the increasing hazards to the public involved in the collapse of scaffolding or cranes on construction sites, whether he will amend the Construction Regulations made under the Factories Acts to give protection to workers employed on the site and to members of the public who may be in the vicinity.
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§ Mr. GodberAn inquiry under Mr. E. S. Fay, Q.C., is being held into the Brent Cross crane accident. It will report on all matters which are of public concern. Building and Construction Regulations under the Factories Act already protect workers employed on building and construction work. New regulations in course of preparation will provide further protection. I have, however, no powers under the Factories Act to make regulations for the protection of the public.