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The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its last report, and particularly on the adoption of the new Labour Code (Act No. 51/2001 of 30 December 2001). It notes with satisfaction that, in contrast with the Labour Code of 1967, the new Labour Code does not exclude agricultural workers from its scope. The latter can therefore henceforth be covered by the social security scheme, in accordance with section 2(a) of the Legislative Decree of 22 August 1974 organizing the social security scheme, which provides benefits in the event of employment accidents and occupational diseases.

The Committee raises other matters in a request addressed directly to the Government.