Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at on 31 July 1935.
Yes, Sir. I have been considering, in consultation with the Ministry of Labour, what will be the best line of advance in this matter. The conclusion I have reached is that the most satisfactory and expeditious way will be to set up a small Departmental Committee who will examine the position in relation to those occupations in which the need for regulation of the hours of juvenile employés has been reported to be urgent, and will advise in detail as to the further legislation which should be undertaken.