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Bill Passes House of Lords
- When
- 1 August 1842
- Where
- House of Lords
- Part of
- Mines Act 1842 becomes law
The Mines and Collieries Bill passed the House of Lords at its third reading on 1 August 1842.
This legislative milestone occurred before the act became law. The bill addressed the prohibition of underground work for women and girls of any age and established a minimum age of ten for boys working underground.
Sources
- Mines and Collieries Act 1842 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-05
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