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With reference to its previous direct request, the Committee takes note of the Government's report and the information supplied on the functioning of the National Wage Council and on the labour inspections concerning the application of the Convention.

1. The Committee notes the Government's detailed description of the national legislation encompassing the principle of equal pay for work of equal value, and also notes with interest that, according to the ILO's Yearbooks of Labour Statistics, the percentage difference between women's and men's earnings over the period 1984-93 has improved markedly, from 72 per cent to 90 per cent. The Committee looks forward to receiving more recent statistical data on the progression of women's earnings as a percentage of men's in the next report of the Government.

2. Recalling that its previous direct request had asked for a copy of the wage scales applicable in the public service, the Committee again asks for this information. It would also appreciate receiving a copy of the current Minimum Wage Decree, which the Government stated was attached to its report but which was unfortunately not received.