Chimney Sweepers Act 1788
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The Chimney Sweepers Act 1788 was a British
Act of Parliament
passed to try to stop child labour. Many boys as young as four were being used as chimney sweep
s.
This act stated that no boy should be bound apprentice before he was eight years old. His parents consent must be obtained, the master sweep must promise to provide suitable clothing and living conditions, as well as on opportunity to attend church on Sundays. The clause inserted into the Bill requiring Master Sweeps to be licensed was voted down in the House of Lords.
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Act of Parliament
Act of Parliament
An Act of Parliament is a statute enacted as primary legislation by a national or sub-national parliament. In the Republic of Ireland the term Act of the Oireachtas is used, and in the United States the term Act of Congress is used.In Commonwealth countries, the term is used both in a narrow...
passed to try to stop child labour. Many boys as young as four were being used as chimney sweep
Chimney sweep
A chimney sweep is a worker who clears ash and soot from chimneys. The chimney uses the pressure difference caused by a hot column of gas to create a draught and draw air over the hot coals or wood enabling continued combustion. Chimneys may be straight or contain many changes of direction. During...
s.
This act stated that no boy should be bound apprentice before he was eight years old. His parents consent must be obtained, the master sweep must promise to provide suitable clothing and living conditions, as well as on opportunity to attend church on Sundays. The clause inserted into the Bill requiring Master Sweeps to be licensed was voted down in the House of Lords.