New Clause. — (Prohibition, of use of lead paint in painting interior of buildings.)

Part of Orders of the Day — Lead Paint (Protection Against Poisoning) Bill. – in the House of Commons at on 3 August 1926.

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Photo of Mr Frederick Montague Mr Frederick Montague , Islington West

I do not wish to question your ruling, and as I have referred to the points I had in mind I will leave it at that and conclude by pressing upon the House the importance of ratifying the Geneva Convention, and to do that rather than pass a Bill of this character, which cannot be operative because of the difficulties of enforcing any Regulations for the protection of men employed in white lead painting, especially those who are employed in twos and threes in private houses, where it is quite impossible to see that the washing accommodation and the use of overalls is properly carried out. We know that in all trades there are large numbers of men who are apt to be careless of the conditions under which they should work. They have to be protected, if not for their own sakes, for the sake of those for whom they are responsible.