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The Committee notes that the Government's report has not been received although it has noted the annual inspection report for 1991. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the following matter raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee notes the observations of the Workers' Organisation of Mozambique (OTM), which considers that the results of its involvement in inspection-related activities have been positive, although the impact has not always been satisfactory. The Committee hopes the Government will supply further information on the following matters:

Article 11 of the Convention. Further to its earlier comments, the Committee notes that inspectors face temporary transport difficulties, but that travel allowances are paid under section 112 of the "EGFE". Please provide a copy of this provision, together with further information as to the practical application of this Article.

Article 15(a). The Committee notes that section 7 of Decree No. 32/89 concerning professional confidentiality addresses paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Article but not (a), which requires that labour inspectors should be prohibited from having any direct or indirect interest in the undertakings under their supervision. The Committee asks the Government to provide more detailed information on laws or regulations which give effect to this provision of the Convention.

Article 16. Further to its observation, the Committee hopes the Government will continue to provide information on the frequency in practice of inspections of workplaces.

Articles 20 and 21. Further to its observation, the Committee notes that the 1990 inspection report contains no statistics of industrial accidents and occupational diseases. It notes with interest that the ILO's technical and material assistance is sought in this regard. The Committee hopes further progress will be made in ensuring the regular compilation and publication of the necessary reports.