HC Deb 14 February 1939 vol 343 cc1534-5
25. Mr. Day

asked the Secretary for Mines the estimated number of boys under 16 years of age employed in the coalmining industry for the 12 months ended the last convenient date?

Mr. Cross

The returns for 1938 are not yet completed, and the hon. Member will accordingly find the latest available information on pages 144 and 145 of the Secretary for Mines Annual Report for the year 1937.

Mr. Day

Is any legislation contemplated for the protection of these young persons?

Mr. Cross

The hon. Member had better put that question down.