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The Committee notes that the Government's report contains no reply to its comments. It hopes that the next report will include full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

1. The Committee notes that a new Labour Law Code was adopted in April 1988.

2. Articles 1(b) and 3 of the Convention. The Committee notes that article 7 of the Code provides for the determination of wages on the basis of quantity and quality of work according to the ranks, grades or specific posts and that article 75 includes occupation, working period, practical work and other conditions as additional criteria. Furthermore, article 9 provides that men and women have equal rights and shall receive equal pay for equal work. The Committee requests the Government to supply information on wage determinations conducted in accordance with the principles set forth in articles 7 and 75 of the Labour Law Code and, in particular, on the means by which "equal remuneration for work of equal value" is ensured. The Committee also requests the Government to supply copies of relevant collective agreements and information on other regulations on wages that have been formulated on the basis of the provisions of the Labour Law Code, including copies of these regulations.

3. Article 4. The Committee notes the Government's indication in its latest report that the role of the trade unions and collective agreements have been stipulated in articles 148 and 154 of the Code. The Committee requests the Government to supply information on the practical application of these provisions with respect to the Convention, namely on measures that have been taken or are under consideration to ensure the co-operation with employers' and workers' organisations in better application of the Convention.