HC Deb 15 November 1933 vol 281 cc929-30
74. Mr. BRIANT

asked the Home Secretary if he is now in a position to make a statement as regards the introduction of a Bill further limiting the hours of employment of young persons?

Sir J. GILMOUR

I have nothing at present to add to my reply to the question asked on this subject by the hon. Member for Central Leeds (Mr. Denman) on Tuesday of last week.

Mr. BRIANT

Can the right hon. Gentleman inform the House if the negotiations with the interested parties have been completed?

Sir J. GILMOUR

There may be some small details to be settled but in the main they have been.

Viscountess ASTOR

Does the Minister remember that it was almost a promise by the Government during the Committee stage of the Children and Young Persons Bill that they would bring in legislation to deal with this matter?

75. Mr. BRIANT

asked the Home Secretary if he has any information as to the number of children employed in film studios, and if he will take steps to regulate the conditions of their employment?

Sir J. GILMOUR

I have no information as to the number of children employed in film studios, but inquiry is being made and I will communicate with the hon. Member in due course. The employment of children, whether in film studios or elsewhere, is already regulated by the Children and Young Persons Act, 1933, Part 2.