HC Deb 11 February 1971 vol 811 cc224-5W
42. Mr. Clinton Davis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many au pair girls are working in the United Kingdom; and if he will list the statutory provisions protecting them from exploitation by those persons with whom they reside.

Mr. Sharples

About 20,000.Au pair girls and their hostesses are given advice by the Home Office about their respective obligations, and to aid or abet any breach of landing conditions would be an offence under Article 25(2) of the Aliens Order.

46. Mr. Michael McNair-Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he intends to introduce legislation governing the conditions of employment of au pair girls.

Mr. Sharples

The Government are considering the provisions of the European Agreement onAu Pair Placement but my right hon. Friend regrets that he is not yet in a position to make a statement.