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The Commissioner of Labour, the Hon R. BE. Hetheringlou, said last night it was a "widely accepted and logical principle" that legislation restricting the employment of young people had, of necessity, to take into account the existing educational system.

"The general minimum and they were constantly Arre of employment is kept under review.

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"There is no compulsory education here and legisla- tion is selective, with the object of protecting young children In joles where there Are Inherent dangers, either physical or moral.”

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Industrial Undertakings Ordinanca which prohibits the employ- ment in factories of chilicen under the age of 14.

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