HC Deb 28 July 1913 vol 56 cc55-6W
Mr. COOPER

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he has been notified of the intention of the United States Government to exclude from their country the importation of goods made by children under fourteen; and, if so, can he state what general effect this will have on British exports?

Mr. BUXTON

I understand that the Committee of the United States Senate on Finance have amended the provision of the Tariff Bill to which the hon. Member refers, so as to make it apply only to goods manufactured wholly or in part by children under fourteen years of age in countries where there are no laws regulating child labour.