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In reply to the Committee's previous comments concerning the coverage of apprentices by the sickness insurance system (Article 2, paragraph 1, of the Convention), the Government indicates in its report that by virtue of Act No. 83-11 of 2 July 1983 respecting social insurance, apprentices benefit from sickness insurance through their status as dependents of insured persons. The Committee takes due note of this information. It notes however that by virtue of sections 8, 66 and 67 of Act No. 83-11 of 1983, apprentices are entitled to benefits in kind, but not to the cash benefits provided for in section II, title II, of this Act. In these circumstances, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate the measures that have been taken or are envisaged to guarantee that apprentices benefit from cash benefits in the event of incapacity for work, in accordance with the provisions of Article 3 of the Convention.