HC Deb 16 February 1933 vol 274 cc1196-7W
Major MILNER

asked the Secretary of State for India whether it is the intention of the Government of India to secure ratification of the International Labour Convention; and whether they propose to consider the advisability of introducing legislation prohibiting the employment of Indian children under the age of 12 years in unregulated and non-industrial occupations?

Sir S. HOARE:

The Government of India do not propose to ratify the Draft Convention concerning the age for admission of children to non-industrial employment. As regards the second part of the question, I am not aware that they are considering such legislation.