Oral Answers to Questions — Children (Employment)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 29 Ebrill 1948.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr James Ede Mr James Ede , South Shields 12:00, 29 Ebrill 1948

The Children and Young Persons Acts restrict the employment of school children, and empower local authorities to make by-laws regulating these matters within the framework of the statute. My experience does not support the suggestion for depriving local authorities of the powers vested in them to make by-laws which require my confirmation.