§ Mr. K. Lindsayasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether 204W he is aware that boys of 14 to 16 are being employed in newspaper offices more than 44 hours weekly, some of them up to 10 p.m. and, occasionally, all night; that boys 16 to 18 are working more than 48 hours weekly and, sometimes, all night; and whether he will introduce legislation to prevent boys working these long hours.
§ Mr. EdeThe answer to the first part of the Question is "No, Sir." But if the hon. Member will send me particulars I shall be glad to have investigation made.