Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at on 15 March 1929.
Mr William Kelly
, Rochdale
With regard to Clause 2, I am glad that at last the Government have seen the necessity of the factory inspector having something to say before a building is put up for such a purpose as this, by which the health conditions and ventilation of the building may be secured. There are other questions which I desire to raise, but I will reserve them for the Committee stage. I have not had time to see what provisions of previous Acts are being repealed, and I want to satisfy myself that they are in keeping with the feelings of those I represent. Subject to this proviso, I have no objection to the Second Reading of the Bill.
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