Mr. Britianasked the Secretary of State for Employment what regulations prescribe the maximum hours of employment of young people on game farms; and, if there are no such regulations, whether he will seek to take action to prevent excessive hours being worked by young people on game farms.
§ Mr. John GrantThere are no regulations which prescribe the maximum hours of employment of young people on game farms, and this is a matter, therefore, for normal joint negotiation between the employers and employees concerned.
As far as health and safety is concerned, I am informed that the Health and Safety Commission has decided to review all health and safety legislation relating specifically to the protection of young people with a view to determining what, if any, changes are needed.