Factory Accidents

102.

Mr. Hunter
asked the Minister of Labour what was the number of factory accidents involving accidents to employees in London and Middlesex, at the latest convenient date this year; and what was the comparative figure for 1960.

Mr. Hare
In the Factory Inspectorate Districts, which correspond approximately to the area covered by London and Middlesex, the provisional total of accidents reported this year up to 30th June was 11,472 compared with 12,200 in 1960.