HC Deb 10 May 1897 vol 49 cc92-3
*MR. ERNEST GRAY (West Ham, N.)

I beg to ask the Vice President of the Committee of Council on Education whether Her Majesty's Government propose to introduce this Session any legislation to raise the age for half-time labour in accordance with the pledges given at the Berlin Conference?

THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY (Mr. A. J. BALFOUR,) Manchester, E.

I do not think there is any chance of legislation, such as that proposed by my hon. Friend, being introduced during the present Session.