§ 41. Mr. Kenneth Lindsayasked the President of the Board of Education whether he has any evidence to prove a connection between high wages among juveniles and juvenile delinquency?
§ Mr. ButlerThe most recent evidence I have seen is that given in correspondence in the Press. The arrangements announced by the Prime Minister last Tuesday for providing increased opportunities for young people to serve, and to fit themselves to serve, their country, will, I am sure, materially help to counteract any tendency to juvenile delinquency arising from this or other causes.
§ Mr. MathersIs it not the case that delinquency more frequently occurs among those who are not yet earning any wages?
§ Mr. ButlerYes, Sir. I believe the peak figure is about 13 years of age.