§ 61. Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Minister of Labour when he proposes to revise the Factory Acts to require manufacturers to take precautions for the benefit of workers not employed by them, but whose work involves dealing with their products, such as asbestos board.
§ 65. Mrs. Joyce Butlerasked the Minister of Labour when he will introduce amendments to the Factories Act to ensure that all workers, either directly or indirectly dealing with asbestos products, are adequately protected.
§ Mr. FernyhoughThis and other matters are being considered in connection with a revision of the Factories Act. I cannot say when legislation will be possible.
Draft Regulation to give improved protection to workers exposed to asbestos dust have just been issued.