But not until 1867 were manufactories in general brought under Factory legislation.

This was achieved by the Factory Acts Extension Act, and the Workshops Regulation Act.

For several years, however, the beneficial effects of this legislation was grievously impaired by the fact that local authorities were left to enforce it.

Not until 1871, when the regulation and enforcement was restored to State inspectors, was the legislation really effectual.

The Factory and Workshop Act of 1878, modified by a few more recent restrictions, is still in force.