§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Employment what proposals he has for the better control of safety and health standards for outworkers and persons working at home.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithMy right hon. Friend has no plans to introduce new legislation on this subject, but it is within the terms of reference of the Robens Committee which is now sitting.
§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is satisfied that local authorities are carrying out their obligations under Section 133 of the Factories Act, 1961; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithSection 133 of the Factories Act requires district councils to examine the lists of outworkers received from factory occupiers and contractors and to send to the appropriate district council the name and place of work of any outworker who does not work in their district.
If the hon. Member has evidence that any district council is not complying with the law in this matter I shall be pleased to consider it.