HC Deb 12 February 1968 vol 758 cc264-5W
63. Mr. James Johnson

asked the Minister of Labour what International Labour Organisation conventions in fishermen's conditions of employment have been ratified to date by the British Government: when this took place and which conventions so far adopted by the international Labour Organisation have not been ratified.

Mr. Fernyhough:

The following is the information:—

I.L.O. Conventions regarding conditions of employment on fishing vessels ratified by the United Kingdom are:

  • No. 7 ratified on 14.7.21.
  • No. 8 ratified on 12.3.26.
  • No. 15 ratified on 8.3.26.
  • No. 16 ratified on 8.3.26.

I.L.O. Conventions in this sphere not ratified by the United Kingdom so far are Nos. 53, 55, 58, 112, 113, 114, 125 and 126. New legislation for the merchant shipping industry now being prepared by my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade will include provisions which we hope will permit ratification of Conventions Nos. 112, 114, 125 and 126.