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21 March 1979
Mr Robert Parry (Liverpool, Scotland Exchange): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what further machinery are contemplated by the Hong Kong Government to finally eliminate all forms of child labour; and if he is satisfied with progress of the Hong Kong Government to date.
No W20
MR EVAN LUARD
My right hon Friend is satisfied that the Hong Kong Covernment are making determined efforts to deal with this problem. Legislation is being prepared to extend the present prohibition on the employm nt of children in industrial undertakings to include the non- industrial sectors. The minimum age for full-time employment will be raised from 14 to 15. The Hong Kong Labour Inspectorate is being substantially expanded to enforce this new legislation.
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