Child Employment

EDM number 360 in 2007-08, proposed by Annette Brooke on 22/11/2007.
Categorised under the topics of Children's social services and Employment.

That this House notes that there are over 200 pieces of legislation covering children in employment, dating back as far as 1933; recognises that part-time jobs should be an excellent way for young people to learn new skills and gain valuable experience; notes that there are wide variations in local authorities' approaches to the issuing of work permits; expresses concern that the number of children injured at work has doubled in the last four years; further notes that outdated legislation may be prohibiting some children from taking on worthwhile job opportunities; and calls for an urgent review of the current legislation and the issuing of up-to-date guidelines.

This motion has been signed by a total of 46 MPs.