§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what reports he has received concerning the measures taken by the United Arab Emirates authorities to prevent the trafficking in and employment of children under 14 years of age. [104413]
§ Mr. HainWe spoke recently to the UAE authorities about this issue. They assured us that the existing legislation banning jockeys under the age of 15 was being enforced and that offenders would be prosecuted. This should discourage the previous practice of employing underage jockeys brought into the UAE from abroad.
§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make representations to the UAE Government in respect of its compliance with the ban on child jockeys. [104832]
§ Mr. HainWe have recently spoken to the UAE authorities about this issue. They have assured us that they are enforcing the existing legislation banning jockeys under the age of 15 and will prosecute offenders.