§ Mr. Prenticeasked the Minister of Labour when he proposes to introduce legislation to prohibit the employment of children under 15 years of age on fishing vessels, and the employment of young persons under 18 years of age as trimmers or stokers on coal-burning fishing vessels, in accordance with his statement in Command Paper No. 1318 of March 1961, that the Government would implement Convention 112 of the International Labour Organisation.
§ Mr. HareAs stated in the White Paper, the legislation necessary to bring about complete conformity with the Convention will be introduced when a suitable opportunity occurs.
§ Mr. Prenticeasked the Minister of Labour whether he will reconsider his decision not to implement Convention 113 of the International Labour Organisation concerning the compulsory medical examination of fishermen, in view of the opinions which have been expressed by the trade unions about the dangers which may arise from sudden illness overcoming a man who may be on watch for long hours unaccompanied by another member of the crew.