HC Deb 12 March 1924 vol 170 cc2380-1W
Major ROPNER

asked the Minister of Labour whether the United States of America are a party to the International Labour Organisation; and, if not, whether they are under obligation to take cognisance of its conventions?

Mr. SHAW

The United States of America are not a member of the International Labour Organisation, although the States have been associated in an unofficial capacity with certain activities of the Office. They are, however, under no obligation to take cognisance of the draft conventions adopted at sessions of the International Labour Conference.