Chimney Sweepers and Chimneys Regulation Act, 1840

No child under sixteen years to be apprenticed to a chimney sweeper.

3. . . . it shall not be lawful to apprentice to any person using the trade or business of a chimney sweeper any child under the age of sixteen years; and every indenture of such apprenticeship which may be entered into . . . shall be null and void.

[Ss. 4, 5 rep. 37 & 38 Vict. c. 96. (S.L.R.)]