HC Deb 31 October 1929 vol 231 c316
43. Mr. EDE

asked the Home Secretary how many local authorities have applied for by-laws to prohibit absolutely the carrying on of street trading by girls under the age of 16 years; and in how many cases such a by-law has been approved by his Department?

Mr. CLYNES

288 authorities have prohibited street trading by girls under 16, though in 17 instances girls over 14 or 15 are allowed to trade in the company of their parents. In every case the bylaws were confirmed.