§ 52 and 53. Mr. Swinglerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies (1) what consultations have taken place with the trade unions in Tanganyika about the application of the provisions of the Holidays with Pay (Agriculture) Convention 1952, to the sisal industry;
(2) when the Holidays with Pay (Agriculture) Convention. 1952, will be applied in Tanganyika.
§ The Secretary of State for the Colonies (Mr. Alan Lennox-Boyd)A declaration by Her Majesty's Government applying this Convention to Tanganyika was registered with the I.L.O. in February this year. No special consultations have taken place since the law of Tanganyika was already in conformity with the Convention.
§ Mr. SwinglerDoes that answer mean that the Convention has already been completed in Tanganyika, or are the Government at the moment considering how it is to be applied? Would it not be desirable to have some discussions with the trade unions in Tanganyika about the way in which this could be introduced, which is a slight improvement?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe Convention is registered, and that is all that is required. As the law was already in conformity with the Convention, consultations did not appear necessary, although naturally the trade unions and the Government are in constant touch on many matters.