HC Deb 13 February 1947 vol 433 c80W
53. Mr. A. Lewis

asked the Minister of Labour if he will consider an amendment of the Factory Act to limit the working hours of juveniles to 40 hours per week.

Mr. Isaacs

My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary has already appointed a committee to make inquiries and recommendations as to extending, strengthening or modifying the statutory regulation of the hours of employment of young persons, whether in factories or in other employments