§ Lord Jenkins of Putneyasked Her Majesty's Government:
Under what circumstances it is legal to employ children in television programmes and advertising and whether the law is enforced.
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (Baroness Cumberlege)Local authorities are responsible for enforcing the law in this area and may license children to take part in such activities in any 12-month period for up to 40 days for those under 14 years of age and up to 80 days for those who are over 14.