Labour Statistics Convention, 1985 (No. 160) - Mauritius (Ratification: 1994)

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2022, published 111st ILC session (2023)

Application of the Convention. The Committee welcomes the comprehensive report provided by the Government, notably the detailed information transmitted with respect to the various indicators, statistics and related methodologies. The Committee further notes that the Government continues to regularly provide the statistics called for under the Convention to the ILO Department of Statistics (ILOSTAT) through the ILOSTAT annual questionnaire, with the most recent information referring to 2022.In addition, the Committee notes the information supplied with respect to the roles and functions of Statistics Mauritius, as well as the information provided in the various Annexes attached to the Government’s report, as well as the detailed methodological information provided in the Annexes for the application of the provisions of the Articles accepted by Mauritius (Articles 7–10 and 12–15 of Part II of the Convention).

Article 3 of the Convention. Designing and revising concepts, definitions and methodology, in cooperation with the social partners. In its previous observation, the Committee invited the Government to indicate the measures taken or envisaged to comply with its obligation to consult the social partners, in the event of designing or revising the concepts, definitions and methodology used in respect of the statistics required under the Convention. The Government indicates in its report that the social partners are informed in the event of major revisions in the concepts, definitions and methodology used in respect of labour statistics produced by Statistics Mauritius. The Committee recalls in this regard that Article 3 calls for consultation with the representative organizations of employers and workers with a view to taking into account their needs and ensuring their cooperation with regard to the statistics covered by the Convention. The Committee therefore requests that the Government provide further information on the application of Article 3 in practice.

Articles 7 and 8. Employment, unemployment and underemployment statistics. Statistics of the structure and distribution of the economically active population. The Committee notes that the Government continues to supply statistical data on the economically active population, employment and unemployment to ILOSTAT on a regular basis, for dissemination through its website. The latest available figures are from the Continuous Muti-Purpose Household Survey (CMHS) and refer to 2020. The Government notes that the data collection under the CMHS is carried out monthly, except in 2020 after the COVID-19 outbreak, when it was carried out only in May, June, July, September, October and December of 2020. The Government also notes that the face-to-face interviews of household members were replaced by telephone interviews as of May 2020s. The Government also reports on a series of rapid phone household surveys carried out from May to July 2020 (known as the Rapid Continuous Multi-Purpose Household Survey (RCMPHS)) to monitor the socio-economic effects of COVID-19 on the lives of Mauritian households. The RCMPHS questionnaire consists of 7 modules soliciting information concerning the economic activity of individuals aged 16 to 64 who are not in full-time education, access to basic goods and services, food insecurity, household income, shocks and coping strategies. The Government also provides information regarding the review of the CMHS design, which seeks to improve the quarterly labour force estimates and build the capacity of Statistics Mauritius staff to make further improvements as needed. The Committee notes with interest the information provided by the Government on the implementation the Resolution concerning statistics of work, employment and labour underutilization (Resolution I), adopted by the 19th ICLS (October 2013), as well as its indication that many of the indicators collected under the CMHS questionnaire are aligned with the Resolutions adopted by the ICLS at its 19th and 20th Sessions. With respect to the application of Article 8, the Committee notes that census data has been regularly supplied to ILOSTAT for dissemination. The last population census was carried out in 2011 and methodological information relating to the 2011 census was communicated to ILOSTAT. The Committee notes that the 19th Housing and Population Census scheduled for 2021 was postponed to 2022 and will use digital technology for data collection, using CSPro software as a data entry platform during interviews (with support from the US Census Bureau). The Government also notes that UNFPA and Kenya National Bureau of Statistics will provide technical support. The Committee requests the Government to continue to supply data and information on the methodology used in the application of these provisions of the Convention. The Government is also requested to provide updated information on any developments in relation to the implementation of the Resolution concerning statistics of work, employment and labour underutilization (Resolution I), adopted by the 19th International Conference of Labour Statisticians (October 2013).

Articles 9 and 10. Current statistics of average earnings and hours of work. Statistics of time rates of wages and normal hours of work. Statistics of wage structure and distribution. The Committee notes that data on average hours of work for 2020, derived from the CMPHS, has been transmitted to ILOSTAT through its annual questionnaire, for dissemination on its web page. Average monthly income by industrial sector and occupational groups derived from the CMPHS data has been published in the annual Economic and Social Indicator on Labour Force, Employment and Unemployment for 2020. Moreover, statistics on wage rate indices are compiled on a quarterly basis, with the most recent data relating to the first quarter of 2021. Statistics on average wage rates, average earnings and hours of work are published annually, with the latest data referring to 2019. The Committee requests that the Government continue to supply updated statistics collected in the application of Articles 9 and 10, as well as to provide updated information on any changes made to the application of these provisions.

Articles 14 and 15. Statistics of occupational injuries and diseases and of industrial disputes. The Committee notes that ILOSTAT continues to receive statistics on fatal and non-fatal occupational injuries via its annual questionnaire on labour statistics. The statistics submitted through these means continue to be derived from insurance records and the most recent statistics refer to 2021. The Committee notes the statistics communicated by the Government in relation to work accidents, compiled by the Ministry of Social Security, National Solidarity and Reform Institutions from 2014 to December 2018/2019. In addition, data on the number of notifiable occupational accidents reported to the Occupational Safety & Health Inspectorate (OSH) of the Ministry of Labour, Human Resource Development and Training for the period 2017 to April 2021 are also provided and are published on the Government’s website. Finally, the Government provides relevant available statistics on occupational and work-related diseases compiled by the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life for 2019 and published on the website of the Ministry of Health and Wellness. The Committee welcomes the information provided and requests that the Government continue to supply comprehensive, up-to-date statistics and methodological information in relation to Articles 14 and 15 of the Convention. The Committee further notes the Government’s indication that technical assistance from the ILO with respect to the application of Article 14 will be sought in due course. It also encourages the Government to continue to submit updated information on the number of strikes and lockouts, the number of days not worked due to strikes and lockouts and the number of workers involved in strikes and lockouts by economic activity prior to 2019.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2016, published 106th ILC session (2017)

Article 3 of the Convention. Designing and revising concepts, definitions and methodology, in cooperation with the social partners. In its previous observation, the Committee invited the Government to indicate the measures taken or envisaged to comply with its obligation to consult the social partners, in the event of designing or revising the concepts, definitions and methodology used in respect of the statistics required under the Convention. The Government indicates in its report that the social partners are informed in the event of major revisions in the concepts, definitions and methodology used in respect of labour statistics produced by Statistics Mauritius. The Committee recalls in this regard that Article 3 calls for consultation with the representative organizations of employers and workers with a view to taking into account their needs and ensuring their cooperation with regard to the statistics covered by the Convention. The Committee therefore requests that the Government provide further information on the application of Article 3 in practice.

Articles 7 and 8. Employment, unemployment and underemployment statistics. Statistics of the structure and distribution of the economically active population. The Committee notes that the Government continues to supply statistical data to the ILO Department of Statistics for dissemination through its website (ILOSTAT). Data supplied include statistics on the economically active population, employment and unemployment, as well as census data. The Committee also notes that the latest Labour Force Survey figures relate to 2014. In reply to the Committee’s previous comments, the Government indicates that the 2011 methodological report on the latest (18th) Population Census and the census results are available on the Statistics Mauritius website. The Committee requests the Government to continue to supply data and information on the methodology used in the application of these provisions of the Convention. It also invites the Government to provide information on any plans for conducting the next round of the Population Census. Please also include information on any developments in relation to the implementation of the Resolution concerning statistics of work, employment and labour underutilization (Resolution I), adopted by the 19th International Conference of Labour Statisticians (October 2013).

Articles 9 and 10. Current statistics of average earnings and hours of work. Statistics of time rates of wages and normal hours of work. Statistics of wage structure and distribution. The Committee notes that data on average hours of work relating to 2012, derived from the Continuous Multi-purpose Household Survey (CMPHS), have been transmitted to the ILO for dissemination on ILOSTAT. The CMPHS results on average monthly income by industrial sector and occupational group and information on the survey methodology are also provided. The Committee further notes with regard to Article 10 that statistics on the distribution of employed hours of work, industry, occupation as well as on income from work by industry, occupation and sex were derived from the 2014 CMPHS data and published in the annual Economic and Social Indicators on Labour Force, Employment and Unemployment in May 2015. The Committee requests that the Government continue to supply statistics on and any changes made to the application of these provisions.

Articles 14 and 15. Statistics of occupational injuries and diseases and of industrial disputes. The Committee notes that detailed statistics on occupational accidents, injuries and diseases are provided in an annex to the Government’s report and that the ILO Department of Statistics regularly receives statistics on fatal and non-fatal occupational injuries via its annual questionnaire on labour statistics. The statistics submitted through these means are derived from insurance records. The latest statistics received in this regard refer to 2012. The Committee further notes the detailed statistics provided on industrial disputes reported to the Commission for Conciliation and Mediation. In addition, the Government regularly communicates statistics on strikes and lockouts to the ILO via its annual questionnaire on labour statistics. The Committee welcomes the information provided and requests that the Government continue to supply up-to-date statistics in relation to Articles 14 and 15 of the Convention.

The Committee notes the following information concerning subjects covered by Part II of the Convention in respect of which the Government has not accepted the obligations of the Convention (Article 16(4)).

Article 11. Statistics of labour cost. The Committee notes that, while statistics on labour cost as such are not compiled in Mauritius, estimates of average compensation of employees per employee and per year (used as a proxy for labour cost) continue to be compiled. The Committee further notes that annual statistics on average compensation of employees, by economic activity, derived from the Household Budget Survey have been provided to the ILO Department of Statistics for dissemination on ILOSTAT, and that the most recent data refer to 2012. The Committee invites the Government to continue to provide information on the position of its law and practice in relation to statistics of labour cost as well as information on any new developments in this field.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2012, published 102nd ILC session (2013)

The Committee takes note of the Government’s report, received in September 2012, in reply to the request made by the Conference Committee on the Application of Standards in June 2012.

Article 3 of the Convention. Consultations with the representative employers’ and workers’ organizations. The Committee notes that in reply to its 2011 observation, the Government indicates that the last meeting by Statistics Mauritius (previously known as the Central Statistics Office) with employers’ and workers’ organizations was held in April 2010 in the context of an ILO expert mission. The Government further indicates that such meetings are organized on an ad hoc basis. However, Statistics Mauritius consults ministries and departments each year to assess their data needs and includes them in the form of additional questions in the Continuous Multi-Purpose Household Survey (CMPHS) questionnaire. Furthermore, no change has been brought to the design of concepts, definitions and methodology used for the collection, compilation and publication of the statistics covered by Articles 7–10 and 13–15 of the Convention. The Committee invites the Government to indicate in its next report the measures taken or envisaged in order to comply with the obligation to consult the social partners, in the event of designing or revising the concepts, definitions and methodology used in respect of the statistics required under this Convention (Articles 7–10 and 13–15).

Article 8. Statistics on the structure and distribution of the economically active population. The Government indicates that the 2011 methodological report on population census will become available by 2013 and that census results giving statistics on the structure and distribution of the economically active population will become available by December 2012. The Committee invites the Government to supply the abovementioned information once it becomes available.

Articles 9(2) and 10. Compilation of statistics on time rates of wages and normal hours of work, and statistics on wage structure and distribution. In its previous comment, the Committee had noted with satisfaction that the CMPHS had started to collect data disaggregated by sex. In addition, the Committee had also noted with satisfaction that statistics on the distribution of the employed population by hours of work, industry and occupation and on earnings by industry, occupation and sex had been published in June 2010. In its last report, the Government indicates that the average monthly income by industrial sector and occupational group based on the CMPHS data has been published in the annual Economic and Social Indicators on Labour Force, Employment and Unemployment for the year 2011, in May 2012. In addition, data on the distribution of employed population by hours of work, industry, occupation, as well as data on income from work by industrial sector and sex were also published in May 2012. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would continue to regularly provide information on these publications as well as the resulting statistics.

Article 14. Statistics on occupational injuries and diseases. In reply to the Committee’s previous comments, the Government indicates that the implications and practical aspects of the introduction of measures to cover self-employed workers have to be carefully examined in consultation with all ministries and divisions, prior to being in a position to communicate its stand on the issue. The Committee welcomes the Government’s request for technical assistance from the ILO on how best to implement the provisions of this Article. The Committee therefore hopes that ILO technical assistance on the matter will allow the Government to provide information relating to future developments with regard to the application of Article 14.

Article 15. Statistics on industrial disputes. The Government indicates that, following the coming into force of the Employment Relations Act (EReA) 2008, unless resolved voluntarily between parties or as a result of conciliatory services provided by the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment or the Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Reforms, all labour disputes are reported to the Commission for Conciliation and Mediation. The Committee notes with interest that it is envisaged to consult the social partners at the level of the Labour Advisory Council with regard to compilation of the relevant statistics, given the new legal set-up in the EReA concerning dispute reporting and resolution. The Committee invites the Government to include in its next report further definitions and methodology and relevant information on any further developments.

Article 16. Acceptance of obligations. The Committee takes note of the Government’s reply. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would continue to indicate to the ILO, in accordance with Article 16(4), the position of its law and practice in relation to statistics on labour costs and any new development in this respect.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2011, published 101st ILC session (2012)

Article 3 of the Convention. Consultations with the representative employers’ and workers’ organizations. The Committee notes that in reply to its previous comments, the Government refers to the organization of a meeting with the users of labour statistics, including representatives of workers and employers in order to debrief them on the methodology used by the Mauritius Central Statistics Office (CSO) for producing estimates of the labour force, employment and unemployment. Noting that during the meeting the representatives of employers’ and workers’ organizations had the opportunity to express their views on the labour statistics produced as well as their needs, the Committee requests the Government to provide specific information on the frequency, content and results of consultations with employers’ and workers’ organizations with regard to designing or revising the concepts, definitions and methodology used for the collection, compilation and publication of the statistics covered by Articles 7–10 and 13–15 of the Convention.

Article 8. Statistics of the structure and distribution of the economically active population. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government. Noting that the last methodological information received by the ILO under Article 6 referred to the 2000 Population Census, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would provide information on the methodological description of the 2011 Population Census, as well as the Census results as soon as they become available.

Article 14. Statistics of occupational injuries and diseases. In reply to the Committee’s previous comments, the Government indicates that no measures are envisaged to compile statistics on occupational injuries of self-employed workers as there is no legal obligation on them to report any industrial accident and no consideration has been given to collecting and publishing statistics on work time lost. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would keep the Office informed of any measure taken or envisaged in order to extend the compilation of statistics on occupational injuries to self-employed workers and collect and publish statistics of work time lost because of occupational injury.

Article 15. Statistics of industrial disputes. The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in reply to its previous comments. It once again requests the Government to (1) provide the name and reference of the publication containing the methodology used to compile statistics on industrial disputes; (2) to indicate the measures adopted or envisaged to ensure the consultation of organizations of employers and workers in the design or revision of the concepts, definitions and methodology used in the compilation of these statistics (Article 3); and (3) to supply statistics in respect of this Article as soon as they are available (in accordance with Article 5).

Article 16. Acceptance of obligations. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would continue to indicate to the ILO, in accordance with Article 16(4), the position of its law and practice in relation to statistics on labour costs and any new development in this respect.

Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2011, published 101st ILC session (2012)

Articles 9(2) and 10 of the Convention. Compilation of statistics of time rates of wages and normal hours of work, and statistics of wage structure and distribution. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes with satisfaction that the Continuous Multi Purpose Household Survey (CMPHS), conducted on a continuous basis, has started to collect data disaggregated by sex. The Committee also notes with satisfaction that statistics on the distribution of the employed population by hours of work, industry and occupation and on earnings by industry, occupation and sex, were published in June 2010 in the annual Economic and Social Indicators on Labour Force, Employment and Unemployment based on the 2009 CMPHS data. Moreover, data on the percentage distribution of the employed population and self-employed workers by sex and by weekly hours of work are available in a summary report of the CMPHS disseminated through the website of the Mauritius Central Statistics office (CMO). The Committee would be grateful if the Government would continue to regularly provide information on the publication of these statistics.

The Committee draws the Government’s attention to Resolution I[1] concerning the measurement of working time adopted by the 18th International Conference of Labour Statisticians in November–December 2008, which defines new concepts and measures in this area of statistics.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2006, published 96th ILC session (2007)

The Committee notes the Government’s report for the period ending May 1995 and the information provided as a partial response to its previous comments. It also notes the repeal of the former Statistics Act and its replacement by the Act of 2000.

Article 3 of the Convention. With reference to its previous comments, in which it reminded the Government of the obligation to consult the representative organizations of employers and workers in relation to the current statistics covered by Articles 7 to 10 and 13 to 15 of the Convention, the Committee notes with interest that a meeting was held in May 2004 in the presence of an ILO expert between officials of the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and the representatives of employers and workers, in which the latter were able to express their points of view. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the scope of these consultations with regard to designing or revising the concepts, definitions and methodology used in the collection, compilation and publication of the statistics covered by the above provisions of the Convention.

Article 9, paragraph 2. The Committee notes that statistics of average earnings and normal hours of work, as well as of hours paid for by occupation and by sex, are compiled with reference to the month of September each year. These statistics cover the most important occupations and industries and are representative of the country as a whole. The Committee also notes that the collection of data on monthly earnings and weekly hours of work has commenced through the survey which was announced by the Government, consisting of a Continuous Multipurpose Household Survey (CMHS). The Committee hopes that the statistics disaggregated by sex derived from this survey on earnings and hours of work will henceforth be provided regularly to the ILO.

Article 10. The Committee notes that, despite their availability through various surveys, statistics on the distribution of the employed population by hours of work, industry and occupation and on earnings by industry, occupation and sex, on the percentage distribution of the employed population and self-employed workers by sex and by weekly hours of work, and on the composition of earnings and hours of work for selected occupations in various industry groups, are still not published. It therefore once again requests the Government to take measures for this purpose and to provide information, particularly on the publication of statistics on the composition of earnings and hours of work.

Article 14. Noting the information provided by the Government in reply to its previous comments, the Committee requests the Government to indicate: (i) the measures envisaged for the consultation of the organizations of employers and workers when revising the concepts, definitions and methodology used in the compilation of statistics (Article 3); (ii) the measures envisaged for the compilation of statistics on occupational injuries to self-employed workers; and (iii) the steps envisaged, where appropriate, for the collection and publication of statistics of work time lost because of occupational injury.

Article 15. The Committee notes the annual reports provided by the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment for the period 1987-95. It also notes that statistics of strikes and lockouts have been supplied regularly to the ILO, with the latest data concerning the year 2004. With reference to its previous comments, the Committee however notes that the Government has not provided the information requested, namely the name and reference of the publication containing the methodology used to compile these statistics of strikes and lockouts. It therefore requests the Government: (1) to provide the above information (Article 6); (2) to indicate the measures adopted or envisaged to ensure the consultation of organizations of employers and workers in the design or revision of the concepts, definitions and methodology used in the compilation of statistics (Article 3); and (3) to supply the report for the period following 1996 as soon as it is ready (in accordance with Article 5).

Article 16. Noting the information supplied by the Government, despite the fact that the corresponding obligations were not accepted, concerning the measures taken to give effect to Article 11, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would continue to indicate to the Office, in accordance with Article 16, paragraph 4, the position of its law and practice in relation to statistics on labour costs and any new developments in this respect.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1999, published 88th ILC session (2000)

The Committee notes the Government's report as well as the attached information, concerning in particular the application of Article 13 of the Convention. It requests the Government to supply further information on the following points.

Article 3 of the Convention. The Committee notes that the Government's report confirms that no consultation is carried out with representative organizations of employers and workers in respect of the current statistics covered by Articles 7 to 10 and 13 to 15, while it refers again to the role of the Consumer Price Index Advisory Committee. The Committee again draws the Government's attention to the obligation under Article 3 to consult the representative organizations of workers and employers. It asks the Government to indicate any measures taken or envisaged to initiate consultation with representative organizations of employers and workers when the concepts, definitions and methodology used in respect of these current statistics covered by Articles 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 and 15 are designed or revised.

Article 7. As regards the results of the labour force survey, the Committee notes that no data on economically active population, employment and unemployment have been received at the ILO since the results of the first survey conducted in 1995 were transmitted. As it is not known whether this is due to the labour force survey being suspended or to a problem with the communication of the results to the ILO, the Committee asks the Government to state whether or not this survey is still conducted; if it is, the Committee draws the Government's attention to the obligations under Article 5 regarding the communication of data to the ILO.

Article 8. The Committee asks the Government to state whether a new population census is planned, and if so, when it will take place.

Article 9. Further to its previous request, the Committee notes that the reasons given for not collecting data on hours of work and average earnings by sex through the establishment survey are still valid (the fear of the additional response burden and decrease in response rate). It asks the Government to keep the Office informed of any future developments in this field.

The Committee notes that a Continuous Multipurpose Household Survey will be conducted for the first time in 1999 and that the Central Statistical Office (CSO) expects to derive statistics of average earnings and hours of work by sex from this survey. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on the development of this survey.

Article 10. The Committee notes that data on the distribution of employees by levels of earnings, hours of work and sex, and on the distribution of the employed population by hours of work, industry, occupation and sex, are derived from the labour force survey. It notes that, according to the Government's report, statistics on the composition of earnings and hours of work are also available but that they do not, however, appear to be published. The Committee therefore requests the Government to provide information with regard to the publication of statistics on the composition of earnings and hours of work by main components.

The Committee further notes that it is expected that the Continuous Multipurpose Household Survey referred to above will provide for the statistics referred to under this Article. The remark made under Article 9 about this survey also applies to Article 10.

Article 12. The Committee again requests the Government to communicate to the ILO the monthly consumer price indices (all items and food group) in accordance with Article 5, as well as detailed methodological information concerning the new CPI series (in accordance with Article 6).

Article 14. Further to its previous request, the Committee notes the information provided in the report and further asks the Government to provide the following information about the statistics on occupational injuries: (i) the coverage of the system of notification of occupational injuries to the Ministry of Labour and Industrial Relations under section 63 of the Occupational Health and Welfare Act, 1998, in particular the types of workers and economic activities covered; (ii) the publication in which the statistics compiled through the new notification system will appear (in accordance with Article 5); (iii) the steps the Government proposes to take, if any, to compile statistics of occupational injuries covering self-employed workers; (iv) the steps the Government proposes to take, if any, to collect and publish statistics of work time lost because of occupational injuries. The Committee would also draw attention to the desirability of coordinating the statistics compiled by the different organizations, so as to enhance their usefulness.

Concerning the statistics of occupational diseases, the Committee requests the Government to provide information on: (i) the guidelines followed for the compilation of these statistics (in accordance with Article 2); and (ii) the methods used to compile these statistics (in accordance with Article 6).

Article 15. The Committee requests the Government to provide the following information: (i) the dates when the Ministry of Labour and Industrial Relations intends to publish its annual reports from 1987 onwards (in accordance with Article 5); and (ii) the name and reference of the publication, if any, containing the methodology used to compile the statistics of strikes and lock-outs (in accordance with Article 6).

Article 16. Recalling that the Government did not accept the obligations of Article 11, the Committee is making the following remarks on it for the purpose of clarifying the extent to which effect is already given to the provisions. The Committee notes that statistics of labour cost are not compiled as such in Mauritius, but that estimates of average compensation of employees per employee and per year (a proxy to labour cost) are compiled on the basis of the Annual Census of Industrial Production (which covers all industrial establishments with ten or more persons engaged) and the five-yearly Census of Economic Activities which covers all non-agricultural activities. The Government's report indicates that it is envisaged to carry out the Census of Economic Activities at shorter intervals. The Committee would be grateful to the Government for continuing to supply information on the position of its law and practice and any future developments concerning statistics of labour cost, in accordance with Article 16(4).

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1998, published 87th ILC session (1999)

The Committee notes the Government's report as well as the attached information. It requests the Government to supply further information on the following points.

Article 3 of the Convention. The Committee notes that the Government's report refers again to the role of the Consumer Price Index Advisory Committee, which brings together representatives of workers, employers, traders, consumers and the Government for consultation and advice in the revision and updating of the consumer price index. Regarding statistics covered by Articles 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 and 15, the report states that the concepts, definitions and methodology used in respect of these statistics are those recommended by the different international conferences of labour statisticians. However, the Committee draws the Government's attention to the obligation under Article 3 to consult the representative organizations of workers and employers when the concepts, definitions and methodology used are designed or revised. It again asks the Government to indicate precisely, for each of Articles 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 and 15, the manner in which the representative organizations of employers and workers are consulted.

Article 7. Noting that no data on the economically active population, employment and unemployment have been received at the ILO since the results of the first Labour Force Survey conducted in 1995, the Committee requests the Government to send to the ILO the statistical data as soon as practicable, in accordance with Article 5.

Article 9. Further to its previous request, the Committee notes the Government's indication that it is not felt appropriate, for the time being, to increase the range of data collected through the establishment survey referred to under Article 9(1) (to cover, in particular, earnings and hours data by sex) for fear of the additional response burden and decrease in response rate. The Committee requests the Government to provide information on any future developments in this field.

Article 10. The Committee notes that data on the distribution of employees by level of earnings, hours of work and sex, and on the distribution of the employed population by hours of work, industry, occupation and sex, were derived from the 1995 Labour Force Survey. It notes however that statistics on the composition of earnings and hours of work are not published. The Committee therefore requests the Government to provide information with regard to the compilation of statistics on the composition of earnings and hours of work by main components.

Article 12. The Committee again requests the Government to communicate to the ILO the monthly consumer price indices (all items and food group) in accordance with Article 5.

Article 13. The Committee requests the Government to continue communicating the results and methodological description for the 1996-97 household budget survey to the ILO as soon as practicable, in accordance with Articles 5 and 6.

Article 14. With regard to statistics of occupational injuries, the Committee notes with interest the information supplied with respect to the different notification and compensation schemes relating to occupational injuries and the statistics of occupational injuries supplied along with the report. It also notes that the international recommendations concerning statistics of occupational injuries appear to be followed (in accordance with Article 2). The Committee requests the Government to provide more detailed information concerning the newly established system of notification of occupational injuries to the Ministry of Labour and Industrial Relations under section 63 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Welfare Act, 1998, in particular its coverage and the concepts and definitions used. It also requests the Government to send information regarding the publication of the statistics and of the methods used to compile the statistics (in accordance with Articles 5 and 6).

With regard to statistics of occupational diseases, the Committee notes with interest the statistics of occupational diseases provided along with the report, and requests the Government to supply information concerning the guidelines followed for the compilation of these statistics (in accordance with Article 2). It also requests the Government to provide information regarding the publication and the methodology of these statistics (in accordance with Articles 5 and 6).

Article 15. The Committee notes that, in the compilation of statistics of strikes and lockouts, the relevant international recommendations appear to have been followed (in accordance with Article 2), and that these statistics will shortly be published (in accordance with Article 5). It requests the Government to supply information regarding the publication of the methods used to compile the statistics (in accordance with Article 6).

Article 16. Recalling that the Government did not accept the obligations of Article 11, the Committee would be grateful to the Government for supplying information on the position of its law and practice and any future developments concerning statistics of labour cost, in accordance with Article 16(4).

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1997, published 86th ILC session (1998)

The Committee notes the Government's first report, and requests the Government to supply further information on the following points.

Article 3 of the Convention. The Committee notes that the Government's report refers only to collaboration with the Mauritius Employers' Federation in connection with the Survey of Employment, Earnings and Hours of Work, and the fact that the Consumer Price Index Advisory Committee, set up in 1991, is the forum to bring together representatives of workers, employers, traders, consumers and Government for consultation and advice in the revision and updating of the Consumer Price Index. It asks the Government to indicate more precisely, for each of Articles 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 and 15, the manner in which the representative organizations of employers and workers are consulted when the concepts, definitions and methodology used are designed or revised.

Article 7. Noting that only employment data for March are made available, the Committee requests the Government to send to the ILO the statistical data as soon as practicable, for instance those derived from the September survey round, in accordance with Article 5.

Article 9. The Committee notes from the information available that statistics of average wage rates, earnings, normal hours of work and hours paid for by occupation and by sex are compiled with reference to September of each year; that statistics of average earnings by economic activity are compiled with reference to March of each year; and that they cover the most important activities and occupations and are representative of the country as a whole. It notes, however, that, during the March survey, the earnings data are not collected by sex and no data are collected on hours of work. The Committee asks the Government to state whether it intends to complement the March data collection with data on hours of work and separate data on earnings and hours of work by sex.

Article 10. The Committee notes that there is no evidence that statistics on the composition of earnings and hours of work by main components and the distribution of employees according to levels of earnings and hours of work are compiled and processed, according to the guidelines contained under point 5 of Recommendation No. 170, which the Government should take into account as required under Article 2. The Committee requests the Government to provide the relevant information with regard to the compilation of statistics on the composition of earnings and hours of work by main components and the distribution of employees according to levels of earnings and hours of work.

Article 12. The Committee requests the Government to communicate to the ILO the monthly consumer price indices (all items and food group) in accordance with Article 5.

Article 13. Noting that the information available in the ILO confirms compliance with the provisions of Article 13, the Committee requests the Government to continue communicating the relevant statistics and technical information to the ILO, especially for its most recent survey as soon as practicable, in accordance with Articles 5 and 6.

Article 14. The Committee recalls that the statistics of occupational injuries and occupational diseases are required to be representative of the country as a whole, and requests the Government to provide more precise information concerning the scope and coverage of these statistics. It also draws the Government's attention to the following requirements under the Convention: (i) while only data on persons injured appear to be available, data should be compiled also on workdays lost; (ii) more precise information should be provided with respect to the particular standards and guidelines that have been taken into consideration in the development of these statistics (in accordance with Article 2); (iii) a detailed description of the sources, concepts, definitions and methodology (particularly reporting and data collection procedures) used in collecting and compiling statistics of work accidents should be prepared and published by the competent national body (in accordance with Article 6).

Article 15. The Committee requests the Government to supply additional information on the following points: (i) more precise information should be provided with respect to the particular standards and guidelines that have been taken into consideration in the development of these statistics (in accordance with Article 2; (ii) a detailed description of the statistics should be published by the competent national body (in accordance with Article 6).

Article 16. The Committee notes that the Government did not accept the obligations of Article 11, and requests the Government to supply information on the position of its law and practice and any future developments concerning statistics of labour cost, in accordance with Article 16(4).