asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware of the discomfort and distress which may be caused to garage employees, who work as much as eight hours a day in confined spaces where diesel fumes are heavy and concentrated and if he will take powers to ensure conditions of work which will avoid such dangers to health.

The health of garage employees is already safeguarded by the requirements of the Factories Act concerning adequate ventilation of work rooms and removal, where necessary, of injurious or offensive fumes. If the hon. Member can supply details of any case in which these requirements appear not to be met, I will have investigations made.