§ Mr. Priorasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will seek to amend the Factories Act and the Women and Young Persons Act so as to make it possible for pupils still at school to undertake works experience courses.
§ Mr. Edward ShortThe amendment of the law relating to the employment of children is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity. Her Department and mine are at present discussing the legal and safety questions arising from work experience schemes for school pupils.