Coal Mines Regulation Act, 1887

Hours of employment of boys over thirteen below ground.

5. A boy of or above the age of [2 thirteen] years shall not be employed in or allowed to be for the purpose of employment in any mine below ground for more than fifty-four hours in any one week, nor more than ten hours in any one day, nor otherwise than in accordance with the regulations herein-after contained with respect to the employment of boys in a mine below ground.

[2 Substituted for “twelve” by 63 & 64 Vict. c. 21.]