§ 13. Mr. ORMSBY-GOREasked the Minister of Labour what were the reasons why the British Government declined to support the proposed draft convention on forced labour at the recent International Labour Office Conference at Geneva; what other Governments adopted the same attitude; and whether any idea of such a convention now falls to the ground?
§ Miss BONDFIELDI think the right hon. Member is under some misapprehension. The British Government representative supported and voted for this draft convention, which was carried by 93 votes for and none against.
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREDo I understand, then, that the French and Portuguese Governments are adhering to the convention?
§ Miss BONDFIELDThree of them abstained.