asked the Minister of Labour whether the Government intends to, ratify the convention concerning the age of admission of children into non-industrial employment, which was adopted at the International Labour Conference at Geneva in 1932?

Mr. STANLEY:

The action proposed by the Government is set out in Crud. 4731 which has been laid on the Table and of which I am sending the hon. Member a copy.

Can the right hon. Gentleman give, any reasons why the Government are not prepared to ratify this convention?

Mr. STANLEY:

Yes. One reason is given in the Command Paper.