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1. The Committee notes with interest the information provided by the Government in its report on the establishment of the National Labour Forum (FNT) in July 2003. The Government also intends, among other priorities, to promote social dialogue, encourage tripartism and ensure the prevalence of social justice in the field of labour legislation, as well as trade union guarantees. The Government adds that the tripartite committees responsible for examining the instruments on safety and health in construction (adopted at the 75th Session of the Conference in 1978), safety and health in mines (82nd Session, 1995) and safety and health in agriculture (89th Session, 2001) have given their approval, and that the above instruments have been forwarded to the Office of the President for submission to the National Congress. The Committee refers to its observation on compliance with the obligation of submission and would be grateful if the Government would continue to include in its reports on Convention No. 144 the information requested on the consultations held on each of the matters covered by Article 5, paragraph 1, of the Convention.

2. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate whether, in accordance with Article 4, paragraph 2, arrangements have been made or are envisaged for the financing of any necessary training of participants in the consultation procedure.