HC Deb 20 December 1973 vol 866 cc377-8W
Mr. Hugh Jenkins

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the outcome of his inquiries directed to local authorities on their experience of administering and enforcing the 1968 regulations and the related statutory provisions.

Sir K. Joseph

Local education authorities were sent a questionnaire in September and asked to reply by the end of December, if possible. Replies are still coming in.

Mr. Hugh Jenkins

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied with the implementation by local authorities of the Children (Performances) Regulations 1968.

Sir K. Joseph

The information now being collected from local authorities should help us to judge how well these regulations are working.

Mr. Hugh Jenkins

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many prosecutions have taken place for infringement of the Children (Performances) Regulations 1968.

Sir K. Joseph

Enforcement of these regulations is a matter for local education authorities. No relevant figures are currently available nationally, but the information now being collected from local education authorities is likely to include some.