HC Deb 09 December 1937 vol 330 c548
11. Mr. James Hall

asked the Minister of Labour why the draft convention adopted by the International Labour Office in 1929, in relation to the marking of the weight on heavy packages transported by vessels, has not been ratified by this country?

Mr. E. Brown

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given on nth February of this year to the hon. Member for Central Kingston-upon-Hull (Mr. Windsor). At the session of the Governing Body of the International Labour Organisation in October last it was decided that the Office should prepare a report for the consideration of the Governing Body setting out the results of the inquiries referred to in my previous reply.

Mr. Hall

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that in this House on 23rd June he stated that this Convention had been ratified?

Mr. Brown

I have pointed out that difficulties have arisen of such a nature that the International Labour Office itself decided to make these inquiries. The point at issue is the great divergence in the application of the Convention.

Mr. Hall

Will the right hon. Gentleman be prepared to examine his speech of 23rd June, and the reply on that day?

Mr. Brown

I should much prefer to see the result of this report; it has very important implications.