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Article 6 of the Convention. Weekly rest. The Committee notes the observations made by the National Union of Angolan Workers (UNTA) according to which cases of non-compliance with the Convention have been reported especially in the security services sector. In its reply, the Government indicates that the labour inspection services are responsible for controlling and punishing any infringements of the relevant legislation. The Government also refers to statistical information on inspection results that are regularly communicated to the Office. While noting these explanations, the Committee recalls its previous comment and would appreciate if the Government would specify how effect is given to the requirements of the Convention with respect to: (i) public servants and other categories of workers currently excluded from the scope of application of the General Labour Law; (ii) compensatory rest of a total duration at least equivalent to 24 hours; and (iii) consultation with employers’ and workers’ organizations in determining the circumstances in which permanent and temporary exemptions from the general weekly rest scheme may be granted. The Committee would also be grateful if the Government would continue to supply up-to-date information on the practical application of the Convention, including, for instance, statistics on the number of workers covered by the relevant legislation, copies of collective agreements containing clauses on weekly rest, extracts from reports of the labour inspection services showing the number of any infringements observed and sanctions imposed, etc.