§ Dr. Summerskillasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is satisfied that existing legislation to protect the public from injury in launderettes is adequate; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SharplesThere is no legislation dealing specifically with this matter. It is one within the terms of reference of the Committee on Safety and Health at Work; and pending the committee's report, the Home Office is continuing to seek the co-operation of the trade in maintaining adequate standards of safety in launderettes.