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The Committee notes the reports sent by the Government in September 2000 and August 2002 containing information in reply to its direct request of 1998.

Article 5 of the Convention. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government on the effect given to this Article by the national legislation, and invites the Government to describe how cooperation between employers or their organizations and workers’ organizations to improve the efficiency of work in ports takes place in practice.

Part V of the report form. The Committee requests the Government to provide a general appreciation of the practical application of the Convention, including for instance extracts from reports of the authorities responsible for enforcing laws and regulations, and in particular information on the numbers of dockworkers and variations in their numbers. Please specify whether all dockworkers continue to be permanent employees of the United Arab Company for Loading and Unloading and, if not, please indicate the other forms of employment status.