asked the Minister of Labour what information he has from his factory inspectors as to whether the provision of a supply of clean running hot and cold or warm water is now available in all factories.

The experience of the Factory Inspectorate is that compliance with this requirements of the Factories Act, 1961, is generally satisfactory.

In view of the importance of this requirement in preventing industrial dermatitis, will the Minister watch the situation and ensure that there is no falling off in compliance with this provision?

I certainly give that undertaking to the hon. Gentleman.