§ Mr. Michael McNair-Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Trade what advice he has given to British tea companies about the conditions of employment, including wages, under which their workers in Ceylon are retained.
§ Mr. Clinton Davis:Conditions of employment overseas are normally regulated by the Governments of the countries concerned. Only in exceptional circumstances is it appropriate for Her Majesty's Government to issue advice to British companies on such matters. My right hon. Friend the Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs has been making inquiries that will help the Government to decide what steps may be appropriate in the case of Sri Lanka.