asked the Secretary of State for War the number of boys engaged on explosives work in the Royal Arsenal at Woolwich?

The number of male employés under 21 years of age engaged on explosives work at War Department establishments at the Royal Arsenal is approximately 270.

Are any boys employed where there is danger of explosion?

A certain number.

Is it not inadvisable that any boys should be employed on work where there is danger of explosion?

They are not engaged in any work in which the employment of youths is more likely to lead to explosion than the employment of older men.

Does the right hon. Gentleman think that this work is suitable for boys of the age mentioned; and will he see that they are replaced by men?

The work is perfectly suitable for boys.

Work in an explosives factory! Would you send your boy there?