HC Deb 07 June 1951 vol 488 cc1216-7
44. Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department to make a statement as to the action which His Majesty's Government intend to take as the result of the report of the Departmental Committee on the employment of children in the entertainments industry.

Mr. Ede

Not yet, Sir, except that I have now received and am considering the comments of the organisations principally concerned.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

In view of the fact that on 19th October last the right hon. Gentleman, in reply to a Question, said that he was considering this matter, can he say when he will be able to announce a firm decision?

Mr. Ede

No, Sir. I cannot, because, as may be expected, the views of the organisations are in many respects contradictory.