asked the Minister for Justice if he will state the number of prosecutions brought in each of the last seven years under the Children Act, 1908, and the number of such prosecutions which resulted in convictions, distinguishing prosecutions arising out of offences against children.

The particulars asked for will be furnished in a tabular statement which will be published in the Official Report.

Following is the statement:—

Number of Prosecutions, Convictions, etc., under Children Act, 1908, for years 1929 to 1936, inclusive.