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subh as those maintainedby the Naval Authorities and the
Colonial Government. It was stated that it was not usual
to bind the Crown in such cases, but that the Colonial Govern-
ment and the Naval Authorities might perhaps voluntarily under-
take to observe the precautions indicated in the regulations,
or night even consent to have their workshops brought under
the Ordinance.
The latter proposal would involve re-consider-
ation of the definition of "proprietor" and of the penalty
section. His Excellency undertook to consider the matter
further.
It was overlooked at the moment that the Factory
and Workshops Act, 1901, applies to factories and workshops
belonging to the Crown (s.150).
5. In my opinion this is an Ordinance to which His Excellency
the Governor may properly assent in the name of His Majesty
and on His behalf.
Attorney
General.