§ Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the Secretary of State for Scotland which local authorities, prior to reorganisation of local government in 1975, had byelaws regulating the employment of children; which regional councils have confirmed new byelaws; and when he expects all regional councils to have confirmed new byelaws.
§ Mr. McElhoneBefore the reorganisation of local government, all the former education authorities made employment of children byelaws and these remain in force until replaced by new byelaws. Since reorganisation, new byelaws have been made by Highlands and Grampian Regions. New byelaws have also been submitted to my right hon. Friend for confirmation by Strathclyde and Lothian Regions, and are at present under consideration. It is for the authorities them selves to decide when new byelaws are needed.