HC Deb 07 May 1914 vol 62 c454W
Mr. CHIOZZA MONEY

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with regard to the subject of the waiting of young children for food at bakers' shops and restaurants in the early morning whether his attention has been directed to the fact that this subject was investigated at Wimbledon; that it was proved that young children began to collect outside the bakers' shops there at as early as four o'clock a.m.; and that the "Wimbledon bakers, in order to prevent further cruelty to the children, agreed not to give or sell any cheap food before the proper opening time, namely, eight o'clock; and whether, in conjunction with the Local Government Board, he can direct the attention of the police and local authorities to the matter in order to prevent young children from waiting for long hours in the manner described?

Mr. McKENNA

I will consult the President of the Local Government Board.