§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when he expects to give preliminary approval to proposed byelaws, concerning the employment of children submitted to him by Bradford council on 25 October 1989 and the subject, to date, of seven further letters; when he acknowledged receipt of the various documents; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyBradford council's draft amended byelaws have been considered by the Department; and a response was sent to the local authority on 26 October. I regret the delay; and will ensure that every effort is made to expedite approval of the byelaws.