HC Deb 30 October 1984 vol 65 c882W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Employment which countries have ratified the International Labour Organisation vocational rehabilitation and employment (disabled persons) convention 1983; when Her Majesty's Government intend to ratify it; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Alan Clark

International Labour Convention No. 159 concerning vocational rehabilitation and employment (disabled persons) has been ratified by Hungary, Norway and Sweden.

In accordance with its obligations under IL convention No. 144 concerning tripartite consultation, which it has ratified, the Government are at present consulting the CBI and TUC on the question of ratification of convention No. 159, and will inform the House of their decision in due course.