§ 54. Mr. Harold Walkerasked the Minister of Labour what steps are being taken to reduce accidents in the building trade.
§ Mr. GunterRegulations made under the Factories Act, 1961, for the safety of construction workers are already in operation and are enforced by the Factory Inspectors. I expect to make, later in the year, two new codes of regulations dealing with the safety of working places and the health and welfare of workpeople in the construction industries. Apart from the legal requirement a great deal is already being done, particularly by way of advice and publicity, both by the industry and by my Department acting in co-operation with the industry and others with a contribution to make. The Joint Advisory Committee on Safety and Health in the Construction Industries, which represents both sides of the construction industries and meets under the chairmanship of my Joint Parliamentary Secretary, is meeting on 14th July and will be considering what further steps can be taken to reduce the incidence of construction accidents.