Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 83rd ILC session (1996)

Articles 14, 15, 21, 26 and 27 of the Convention. Further to its previous comments, the Committee notes from the Government's report that the situation of labour inspection in agriculture has not improved. It notes that although inspectors are based at two main offices, they visit agricultural districts, particularly the sugar belt, once a week. The Committee also notes that inspectors without their own means of transport are reimbursed for travelling and incidental expenses. The Committee, while welcoming the information that the Government hopes to acquire a vehicle next year to facilitate visits to the plantations, notes however that, due to the shortage of staff, full effect cannot be given to the requirement of Article 21 that agricultural undertakings be inspected as often and as thoroughly as is necessary. As concerns labour inspection reports the Committee, referring also to its comments under Convention No. 81, recalls the need to publish and supply to the Office within the time-limits laid down by Article 26, annual labour inspection reports containing all the particulars listed in Article 27. In this regard the Committee also reiterates its suggestion that the Government consider soliciting the technical assistance of the Office.