HC Deb 15 November 1934 vol 293 cc2119-20
5. Mr. THORNE

asked the Minister of Labour whether the Government intends to, ratify the convention concerning the age of admission of children into non-industrial employment, which was adopted at the International Labour Conference at Geneva in 1932?

Mr. STANLEY

The action proposed by the Government is set out in Crud. 4731 which has been laid on the Table and of which I am sending the hon. Member a copy.

Mr. THORNE

Can the right hon. Gentleman give, any reasons why the Government are not prepared to ratify this convention?

Mr. STANLEY

Yes. One reason is given in the Command Paper.