HC Deb 09 October 1940 vol 365 c375W
Mr. Rhys Davies

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that boys on leaving school at 14 years of age are employed in Scottish slaughterhouses as blood-boys; and whether he will take steps to prevent youngsters following this task and compel employers to engage persons of more mature age on the job?

Mr. E. Brown

I have received no representations on this matter and I have no power to take action on the lines suggested by my hon. Friend.