§ 33. Mr. Greyasked the Minister of Labour how many officers of his Department have gone to the U.S.A.; when did they go; when they are due back; the date when the conference which they are attending, starts; and when is it due to terminate.
§ Mr. Ness EdwardsTwelve, including Secretariat. Of these, five left this country on 22nd May, two on 2nd June and five on 5th June. Meetings in connection with the 31st Session of the International Labour Conference began on 9th June. It was necessary for some officers to be in San Francisco for discussions before that date. The Conference itself is expected to end on 10th July, though there will be other meetings, including meetings of the Governing Body, after that date. Most of the Delegation are expected back about 21st July.