§ Ms. Richardsonasked the Paymaster General what representations he has received from women and men 196W employed in sectors presently covered by the Hours of Work (Conventions) Act 1936, the Mines and Quarries Act 1954, the Baking Industry (Hours of Work) Act 1954 and part VI of the Factories Act 1961, requesting amendment or repeal of the above legislation.
§ Mr. LangThe information requested on the detail of such representations is not readily available. There have, however, been a number of representations on this subject over the years, including the Equal Opportunities Commission's 1979 report, "Health and Safety Legislation: Should we distinguish men from women?".