Industrial training : with special reference to the conditions prevailing in London / by N.B. Dearle.

  • Dearle, N. B. (Norman Burrell), 1882-1961.
Date:
1914
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Licence: In copyright

Credit: Industrial training : with special reference to the conditions prevailing in London / by N.B. Dearle. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    (rt) the age below wliich employment is illegal ; and (b) the hours between which employment is illegal; and (c) the number of daily and weekly hours beyond which employment is illegal: (2) prohibiting absolutely or permitting subject to con- ditions the employroent of children under the age of sixteen years in any specified occupation. The authority confirming the by-laws may require the local education authorities of contiguous areas to confer together for the ])urpose of making by-laws with respect to the matters pro\ ided for in this section when it appears to the authority that it is desirable that the by-laws should be uniform in the areas. 5.—(i) A boy under the age of seventeen or a girl under the age of eighteen shall not be employed in or carry on street trading : Provided that— (a) a boy over the age of fifteen, or a boy under the age of fifteen who, before the passing of this Act, was law- fully engaged in street trading, may be employed in or carry on street trading if he holds a licence granted in accordance with the provisions of this Act; and (b) the provisions of this section shall not apply in the areas of rural district councils nor in the area of any borough council or urban district council which is not a local education authority if there are in force in the area by-laws relating to the employment of children. (2) If any person carries on trade in contravention of this section he shdl be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding twenty shillings, and in the case of a second or sub- sequent offence to a fine not exceeding five pounds. (3) The expression “ street trading ” includes the hawking of newspapers, matches, flowers and other articles, playing, sing- ing, or performing for profit, shoe-blacking, carrying of luggage (except in the course of regular employment), and any other like occupation carried on in streets or public places, but does not include the sale in a market or fair of agricultural or horti- cultural produce. (4) This section shall not apply in respect of any person over the age of fourteen who is employed to assist liis parent or guardian in street trading in any area in which by-laws under the preceding section are in force expressly permitting such employment.