HC Deb 02 May 1927 vol 205 cc1282-3
77. Mr. KELLY

asked the Home Secretary how many applications for licences under Section 2 of the Children (Employment Abroad) Act, 1913, were made in each of the years 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, and 1926; in how many cases licences were granted; and in how many cases licences were granted without security being required under Sub-section (4) of that Section?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

As the answer is rather a long one I will, with the permission of the bon. Member, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

PARTICULARS of licences granted at Bow Street Police Court for young persons to go abroad to perform for profit.
Year. Number of Applications. Licences granted. Security Required.
1922 … … 6 6 Principal only bound.
(Three renewed in 1923).
1923 … … 5 5 Principal (and surety in two cases).
1924 … … 12 11 In five cases Principal only bound.
Principal land surety in others.
1925 … … 14 13 In two cases Principal bound.
(Five renewed in 1926). Principal and surety in others.
1926 … … 9 7 In three cases Principal bound only.
* (One case withdrawn). Principal and surety in others.
* One Application withdrawn; Applicant stated there were too many difficulties.