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It is absurd to say that an adopting parent should have the
same responsibilities in perpetuity as the parents who bred a
child of their own bodies. If they have some defect or taint,
which appears in their children, that is their responsibility
entirely, but it does appear to me absolutely wrong that such a
responsibility should be considered to be equally imposed on
an adopting parent.
This final act of justice—I cannot call it anything else—to
these adopting parents has meant six years fighting and a file
of 64 documents. If it helps to get an amending Act on the
Statute Book at an early date, it will be time and trouble wellindeed
very well, spent.
18.—NURSERY SCHOOLS.
There are no nursery schools in the area.
19.—SECONDARY SCHOOLS.
20.—CONTINUATION SCHOOLS.
These schools come under the Middlesex County Council.
21.—EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG
PERSONS.
The conditions of the employment of children and young
persons in this area are regulated by Bye-Laws. Certain employments
are prohibited, and in others the hours of employment are
regulated. Children between the ages of 13 and 14 employed
in the sale or delivery of milk or newspapers, or in domestic work
away from home, must hold a certificate from the School Medical
Officer to the effect that such employment will not be prejudicial to
their health or physical development, and will not render them
unfit to obtain proper benefit from their education.
Ninety-five children were examined and 94 were granted the
necessary certificates of fitness for work.
The medical history required for Juvenile Employment cards
is taken from the medical inspection records in the Health Department.
Where, through absence from medical inspection, up-to-date
medical records do not exist, the cases are summoned to the Inspection
Clinics and the necessary data obtained.
Occasionally special cases are referred to the Medical Officers
for advice as to physical fitness and suitable employment.