Oral Answers to Questions — Children (Employment)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 29 April 1948.

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Photo of Sub-Lieutenant Herschel Austin Sub-Lieutenant Herschel Austin , Stretford 12:00, 29 April 1948

In view of the fact that most local authorities are subject to pressure from Chambers of Commerce to retain the employment of young children for the purpose of delivering newspapers, etc., will not my right hon. Friend look into the question of amending the Children and Young Persons Acts with a view to putting an end to the pernicious practice of employing juveniles?