HC Deb 11 June 1958 vol 589 c15W
4. Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he will make a statement on the decision on 12th May, 1958, of the Maritime Session of the International Labour Conference at Geneva on seafarers' wages, hours of work on board ship, and manning.

Mr. Neave

A revised Convention concerning wages, hours of work on board ship and manning and a Recommendation on the same subject were adopted by the Conference at its final session on the 14th May. The text of these instruments will be included in a report by the Government delegates to the Conference, which will be laid before the House in due course.

5. Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation if he will make a statement on the recent decision of the Maritime Session of the International Labour Conference at Geneva on the Seamen's Charter, with particular relation to the application of that charter to seamen working in ships flying flags of convenience.

Mr. Neave

I assume the hon. and learned Member is referring to the adoption by the Conference of two Recommendations, one concerning social conditions and safety of seafarers in relation to registration of ships, the other concerning the engagement of seafarers for service in vessels registered in a foreign country. The text of these Recommendations will be included in a report by the Government delegates to the Conference, which will be laid before the House in due course.

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