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The Committee notes the information contained in the Government's report, in particular as regards the number of labour inspectors (98 inspectors, of whom 55 are in the metropolitan area). It requests the Government to indicate whether these numbers are considered to be sufficient, taking into account that the Government carries out inspection visits according to a set programme, to ensure that workplaces are inspected as often and as thoroughly as is necessary (Articles 10 and 16 of the Convention).

The Committee further notes that even though no annual inspection report has been transmitted to the ILO, the introduction of a system of ex officio inspections will allow the supply of statistical data on the subjects referred to in Article 21(c), (f) and (g). The Committee underlines the importance of the compilation and publication of annual inspection reports as a means of ensuring the proper functioning of the system of labour inspection. It hopes that such an annual report containing all the information required by Article 21 will be regularly transmitted to the ILO within the time-limits set by Article 20.