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The Committee notes the Government’s detailed report on the application of the Convention and the considerable volume of documentation attached. In particular, it notes with interest the information supplied relating to the 1999 general observation under this Convention and Convention No. 81 concerning the extremely positive role that can be played by the labour inspectorate against undue exploitation of child labour. In this regard, the Committee notes that the measures taken by the Government to protect the safety and health of children in the agricultural sector cover young workers but also children living at agricultural undertakings and hence facing the risks inherent in the particular living conditions that predominate in the sector. The Committee also notes with particular interest the active participation of the social partners in informing the inspection authorities on the identification of such hazards. Noting that the Ministry of Labour has launched a programme entitled: "Clean Working Environment 2005" focused particularly on the campaign for the safety of children and young people, the Committee requests the Government to supply information on the progress of this programme and its impact on the campaign against undue exploitation of child labour in the agricultural sector.

The Committee is raising other points linked to the application of the Convention in a direct request to the Government.