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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Chris Pond (Labour), on Thursday, 29 January 1998, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 175 members in total.

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AT WORK

That this House is concerned by the extent of illegal child employment in the UK; recognises that almost two million school age children have some form of employment; acknowledges that for many this employment is a positive experience, encouraging independence and responsibility; but is concerned that three quarters of working children are employed illegally and that many of these may risk physical harm or educational disadvantage; and welcomes the Employment of Children Bill which seeks to limit working hours to 12 each week and to provide greater protection for Britain's school-age workforce.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AT WORK (712A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Audrey Wise (primary, Labour) and tabled on Wednesday, 11 February 1998. It has been signed by 6 members in total.
Leave out from 'employment' to end and add 'notes that even if hours of employment are limited to 12 per week in term time a 13 year old could be working a total of more than 50 hours per week made up of a typical school week of 32.5 hours plus say six hours' homework plus 12 hours employment; further notes that this exceeds the 48 hours work limit deemed suitable for adults; also notes that at 15 years' old, homework increases to about 15 hours increasing the working hours of an employed child to 60; further notes that employed children are a source of cheap labour even if employed legally; and supports the call of the Stop Child Labour Campaign that Britain should ratify ILO Convention 138.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
712 
712A1 
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Children Employment Protection
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk