Labour Statistics Convention, 1985 (No. 160) - Cyprus (Ratification: 1987)

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

The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its report, in particular that the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT) continues to provide statistical data in relation to Articles 11, 14 and 15 of the Convention. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide updated information on any developments in relation to the application of these Articles of the Convention, including any changes to the compilation, analysis and dissemination of statistics and to the methodology used.

Articles 7 and 8 of the Convention. Employment, unemployment and underemployment statistics. Statistics on the structure and distribution of the economically active population. The Government reports that, with the adoption of the new European Regulation on Social Statistics (Regulation (EU) 2019/1700 of the European Parliament and of the Council), the Labour Force Survey (LFS) has been carried out with significant changes since 2017 in the design and implementation of the questionnaire. These changes, however, do not lead to breaks in the series. The Committee notes that the ILO Department of Statistics (ILOSTAT) regularly receives annual statistics on the labour force, employment, unemployment and time-related underemployment derived from the EU Labour Force Survey. The latest available data from the Labour Force Survey refers to 2021. The Committee notes that the most recent information available to ILOSTAT relevant to the application of Article 8 is derived from the 2011 population census, for which both data and methodological information was provided. The Government reports that the 2021 Population Census was launched in October 2021. Preliminary results were announced on 18 May 2022 and are available on the website of Statistics Cyprus. The Committee notes that the final results of the 2021 Population Census are expected to be announced by the end of 2022. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide updated data and methodological information required under Articles 7 and 8. In addition, it requests the Government to continue to provide information on any developments in relation to the implementation of the Resolution on statistics of work, employment and labour underutilization (Resolution I) adopted by the 19th International Conference of Labour Statisticians (October 2013) and the Resolution on statistics on work relationships (Resolution I) adopted by the 20th International Conference of Labour Statisticians (October 2018).

Article 9(2). Statistics of time rates of wages and normal hours of work. In reply to the Committee’s previous comments, the Government notes that statistics on wages (earnings) by occupational category and economic activity continue to be produced by CYSTAT through the Structure of Earnings Survey every four years (year of reference: 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022). The Survey is based on Council Regulation (EC) No. 530/1999 of 9 March 1999 concerning structural statistics on earnings and on labour costs, as well as Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1738/2005 amending Regulation (EC) No. 1916/2000 with respect to the definition and transmission of information on the structure of earnings. Additionally, the Committee notes that data on earnings by economic activity are produced and disseminated by CYSTAT on an annual basis. The Committee notes that, according to this information, it appears that statistics of wage rates are not produced.The Committee requests that the Government continue to provide updated information on the application of Article 9(2) of the Convention.

Article 10. Statistics of wage structure and distribution. The Committee welcomes the information transmitted by the Government in relation to quarterly data on the monthly earnings of employees. The Committee requests that the Government continue to provide updated statistics on wage structure and distribution, as well as information regarding the relevant methodology utilized.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2017, published 107th ILC session (2018)

The Committee notes the information provided by the Government in its report concerning Articles 11, 14 and 15 of the Convention. The Committee also notes that the Government has submitted statistics to the ILO Department of Statistics concerning Articles 11 and 14 of the Convention. With regard to Article 11, the Committee notes the information provided by the Government indicating that the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT) carried out a Labour Cost Survey in 2013, with 2012 as the year of reference. Moreover, statistics on average hourly labour costs per insured person have been transmitted to the ILO Department of Statistics for dissemination on its website (ILOSTAT). The Committee notes that there have been no changes affecting the application of Article 14, and that the Government regularly submits statistics on occupational injuries to the ILO Department of Statistics through completion of the corresponding chapter of ILOSTAT’s annual questionnaire on labour statistics. With regard to Article 15, the Government indicates that the introduction of a computerized information management system regarding industrial disputes has not resulted in any change in methodology. The Committee requests the Government to continue to provide information on any developments in relation to the application of these provisions, including any changes in the compilation, analysis and dissemination of statistics and in the methodology used.

Articles 7 and 8 of the Convention. Employment, unemployment and underemployment statistics. Statistics on the structure and distribution of the economically active population. The Government indicates in its report that with the adoption of new Integrated European Social Statistics (IESS) regulations, which will enter into force in 2019, a model questionnaire and flow charts on employment and unemployment proposed by Eurostat will be used as guidelines for purposes of the Labour Force Survey questionnaire. The Government adds that these guidelines will be in line with the resolution concerning statistics of work, employment and labour underutilization (resolution I), adopted by the 19th International Conference of Labour Statisticians (October 2013). The Committee notes that statistical data continues to be supplied regularly to the ILO Department of Statistics, including statistical and methodological information relating to the most recent Population Census (2011). The Committee requests the Government to provide updated information on plans for conducting the next round of the population census. It also requests the Government to communicate 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).

Article 9(2). Statistics of time rates of wages and normal hours of work. In reply to the Committee’s previous comments, the Government indicates that, following the discontinuation of the Wages and Salaries Survey, the only survey now capable of producing statistics on earnings and normal hours of work by economic activity and occupation is the Structure of Earnings Survey, which is conducted every four years. The most recent reference years for this survey are 2010 and 2014. The Government adds that the methodology used for the survey is defined by European regulations. The Committee requests that the Government continue to provide updated information on the application of Article 9(2) of the Convention.

Article 10. Statistics of wage structure and distribution. The Government indicates that the quarterly data on average earnings of employees by sex, disseminated by the CYSTAT, are not derived from the Structure of Earnings Survey, but are drawn from the records of the Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance. The Committee notes the link to a website provided by the Government in its report; however, no such statistics appear to be retrievable from this website. The Committee therefore requests that the Government transmit the relevant statistics on wage structure and distribution to the ILO, as well as information regarding the relevant methodology.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2015, published 105th ILC session (2016)

Articles 7 and 8 of the Convention. Employment, unemployment and underemployment statistics. Statistics of the structure and distribution of the economically active population. The Committee notes that statistics on the economically active population, employment and unemployment collected from the Labour Force Survey are published on the website of the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT). It also notes that the Government has regularly supplied data to the ILO for dissemination through its ILOSTAT database. The Committee invites the Government to provide information on any developments towards 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).

Article 9(2). Statistics of average wage rates and normal hours of work. The Committee notes the statistics of normal weekly hours of work by economic activity and sex covering the 2007–09 period derived from the Survey on Wages, Salaries and Hours of Work, which was carried out for the last time in 2009. It further notes, however, that no statistics on wage rates have been provided to the ILO from this survey. The Committee requests that the Government provide information on whether statistics of average wage rates and normal hours of work by occupation, economic activity and sex continue to be produced from another survey superseding the Annual Survey of Wages, Salaries and Hours of Work. Please also communicate the relevant methodology to the ILO as soon as possible.

Article 10. Statistics on wage structure and distribution. The Committee notes that this provision of the Convention was previously applied within the framework of the Survey of Wages, Salaries and Hours of Work. The Government indicates in its report that this survey was discontinued after 2009. The statistical Service of Cyprus disseminates quarterly data on average earnings of employees by sex derived from the Structure of Earnings Survey. The Committee requests that the Government submit statistics of wage structure and distribution and the relevant methodology to the ILO.

Article 11. Statistics of labour cost. The Committee notes that statistics on average hourly labour costs per insured person, taken from insurance records, have been transmitted to the ILO for dissemination through ILOSTAT. It notes, however, that data referred to in the Government’s report was not included in the appendices. The Committee requests that the Government indicate whether the Labour Cost Survey has been conducted by the CYSTAT and to communicate the relevant methodology together with the relevant time series of statistics on average labour cost, in accordance with Articles 5 and 6 of the Convention, as soon as they become available.

Article 14. Statistics of occupational injuries. The Committee notes the measures undertaken to ensure that under-reporting of occupational injuries is kept to a minimum. Since 2006, the Department of Labour (DLI) and the Social Insurance Services (SIS) are using a single form for the purpose of submitting claims for compensation of occupational injuries to the SIS and notifying occupational injuries to the DLI. It further notes the tables and statistical information on occupational accidents, injuries and diseases provided by the Government. The Committee requests that the Government provide information on any changes in the compilation and dissemination of statistics on occupational injuries and diseases.

Article 15. Statistics of industrial disputes. The Committee notes that a computerized information management system has been established in the Department of Labour Relations that includes a database on industrial disputes. It also notes the number of labour disputes referred to mediation and the corresponding number of workers involved for the years 2006–14. The Committee notes however that no methodological information was provided along with these statistics. The Committee requests that the Government provide information on the methodology used for the compilation and dissemination of statistics on industrial disputes. Please also continue to provide information on the computerized information management system and any further developments in this regard.

[The Government is asked to reply in detail to the present comments in 2016.]

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2010, published 100th ILC session (2011)

The Committee takes note of the Government’s report received on 28 July 2009, with the documents attached.

Article 9 of the Convention. The Committee notes that current statistics of average earnings and hours paid for (Article 9.1), average wage rates and normal hours of work (Article 9.2) by occupation, economic activity and sex, continue to be compiled from the Annual Survey of Wages, Salaries and Hours of Work, with reference to the month of October of each year. However, statistics of average weekly hours paid for and average monthly earnings of employees by economic activity and by sex were last transmitted in 2007 and that the latest data still refer to 2006. Most recent data concerning statistics of average wage rates, normal hours of work, earnings and hours actually worked, by occupation, are published each year in Statistics on occupational wages and hours of work and on food prices – October Inquiry results. The most recent data still refer to 2006. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would provide the statistics of hours of work, wage rates and earnings as soon as practicable. The Committee draws to the attention of the Government in this regard to the new international standards concerning the measurement of working time (see Resolution I, adopted by the 18th International Conference of Labour Statisticians, whose larger number of concepts and measures would seem to be better aligned to national practice, accessible via (http://ilo.org/global/What_we_do/Statistics/standards/resolutions/
lang--en/docName--WCMS_112455/index.htm).

Article 11. In its previous report, the Government indicated that the Statistical Service of Cyprus has conducted a labour cost survey with reference to 2000 within the context of harmonization with the European Union. This survey will be repeated every four years. Yet the ILO has not received any statistics derived from this survey. The Committee draws the Government’s attention to the fact that in accordance with Article 5 of the Convention “Each member which ratifies this Convention undertakes to communicate to the ILO, as soon as practicable, the published statistics compiled in pursuance with the Convention”. As a consequence, the Statistical Service of Cyprus is kindly requested to ensure that statistics of average labour cost, derived from the Labour Cost survey (data in manufacturing as a whole and by division for 2000, 2004 and 2008) are sent to the ILO as soon as practicable.

Article 13. According to the information available on the Cyprus statistical website (http://mof.gov.cy/), a new family budget survey was conducted in the period between November 2008 and September 2009. The main objective of the survey was to collect information on the consumption expenditure of households. The main uses of the survey are: (i) revision of the weights of the consumer price index; (ii) compilation of socio-economic indices; and (iii) analyzing the household income and expenditure pattern by household category, as well as the structure of private final consumption expenditure. The survey is conducted on a sample basis and covered 4,200 households, both from urban and rural areas. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would provide the ILO with the results of the 2008–09 Survey.

Article 14. In reply to the Direct Request 2005, the report notes with regard to statistics on occupational injuries that, according to regulations on safety and health at work introduced in 2007, all commuting and work related accidents which occur to employed and self-employed persons must be reported to the Department of Labour Inspection if they lead to an absence from work for more than three calendar days. The report further notes that accidents leading to an absence from work for a period of one to four days are not covered by these regulations, are not reportable and that, therefore, no statistics are kept for them.

This reporting process allows reporting according to the framework for European Statistics on Accidents at Work (ESAW) but means that the statistics do not comply fully with the resolution concerning statistics of occupational injuries (resulting from occupational accidents) adopted by the Sixteenth International Conference of Labour Statisticians (1998). Data up to 2008 have been transmitted to the ILO for publication in the Yearbook of Labour Statistics, but it would appear that statistics from 2002 onwards do not include occupational injuries resulting in absences from work from one to four days.

The ILO is aware that an ad hoc module of questions on Health and Safety at Work has been included periodically in the Labour Force Survey (LFS) conducted by all EU member states, as a complementary data source to European Statistics on Accidents at Work (ESAW), most recently in 2007. The results of this survey allow the production of statistics, based on the self perception of workers, on all occupational injuries resulting in absence from work of more than one day. These statistics can provide a basis to assess the extent to which reportable accidents are not reported to the Department of Labour Inspection (DLI). The Committee notes however that no information is provided in the Government’s report about statistics from this data source.

Also in reply to the Direct Request 2005, the Government indicates that a further set of regulations on safety and health at work, introduced in 2007, require mandatory notification of all suspected cases of occupational diseases. The report summarizes the procedures to be adopted according to these regulations. According to the Government, 16 new cases of occupational disease were registered in 2007, and statistics are reported within the framework of the European Occupational Disease Statistics (EODS). The report summarizes the involvement of organizations of workers and employers, through membership of the Pancyprian Safety and Health Council, in advising the Government on matters of occupational safety and health, and through the Statistical Council, in advising on the activities of the statistical service. In addition, the Government annexed to its report a range of detailed statistics. The Committee notes with interest the progress made in improving the reporting of statistics on occupational injuries and diseases, in particular the introduction of regulations requiring mandatory reporting of occupational injuries and diseases for all workers. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would provide information about any plans for the compilation of statistics for cases with between one and four days of absence from work, as well as statistics which might provide a basis to assess the extent to which occupational injuries are unreported.

Article 15. The Committee notes with concern the indication by the Government that no progress was achieved regarding the establishment of the planned, fully computerized information management system including the industrial disputes database for reasons of new priorities and the requirement to divert resources to design and develop data collection procedures regarding employee complaints and labour inspection statistics. It observes that the most recent data concerning statistics on industrial disputes relate to 2006. Despite its expectations of computerization, the Government explains that the Department of Labour Relations was required to promote other priorities, including the opening of new District Labour Offices in all major towns. Taking due note of the Government’s hope that this would help enhance collection of statistics of labour disputes in future, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would keep the ILO informed of any progress in this regard.

The Committee also requests the Government to publish and communicate to the ILO, in accordance with Articles 5 and 6, updated methodological information on the statistics of industrial disputes.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2005, published 95th ILC session (2006)

The Committee notes the Government’s report. It notes with interest that the information provided in response to its previous request indicates that progress has been made in applying the Convention, owing in particular to the alignment of the definitions and methodologies with the relevant European Union regulations. The Committee would be grateful if in its next report the Government would provide additional information on the following points.

1. Consultation with organizations of employers and workers. Article 3 of the Convention. Please indicate the manner in which the organizations of employers and workers are consulted with regard to the methodology used in the collection, compilation and publication of the various statistics required under the Convention.

2. Occupational injuries and diseases. Article 14. Please provide information on the compilation of statistics concerning cases of absences from work for a period of one to four days that are not covered by the statistics provided to the International Labour Office. Please continue to provide information on the progress made in establishing a data collection and analysis mechanism for occupational diseases. Please indicate the progress made regarding a new regulation aimed at extending the obligation to notify occupational injuries and diseases to self-employed workers.

3. Industrial disputes. Article 15. Please describe any progress made by the industrial relations service in establishing an information management system comprising a database on industrial disputes.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2004, published 93rd ILC session (2005)

The Committee notes that the Government’s report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the matters raised in its previous direct request, which read as follows:

The Committee notes the Government’s report, and in particular, the information concerning the application of Article 8 of the Convention. It asks the Government to provide further information on the following points:

Article 7. The Committee notes that according to the report, as from 1999, Cyprus has begun to carry out an annual labour force survey covering approximately 3,500 households. It further notes that the ILO Bureau of Statistics has also received the results of this first survey in the questionnaires for the 2000 edition of ILO Yearbook of Labour Statistics. The Committee asks the Government to provide information on the international standards taken into account when designing the concepts and methodology for the collection and publication of the statistics in this survey (Article 2), on consultation with employers’ and workers’ representative organizations (Article 3), and information on the methods used to compile these statistics (Article 6). It also asks the Government to continue to communicate results of the survey, in accordance with Article 5.

Articles 9 to 11. The Committee notes that the Government intends to conduct a labour cost survey with reference to the year 2000 and a structure of earnings survey with reference to the year 2002, within the context of harmonization with the European Union. It asks the Government to keep the ILO informed of future developments in these two surveys.

Article 14. The Committee notes that methodological information relating to statistics on compensated occupational injuries and diseases has been supplied to the ILO. It also notes that the Factory Inspectorate intends to revise the methodology it uses to compile statistics on reported injuries and diseases. The Committee asks that it be kept informed of any progress in this connection.

The Committee notes the recommendation of the ILO advisory mission in 1995, that a single form be used for the purposes both of submitting claims for compensation of occupational injuries and diseases and of reporting occupational injuries and diseases to the Factory Inspectorate, which would lead to a better level of reporting of occupational injuries and diseases. The Committee asks the Government to keep the ILO informed of future developments in this regard.

Regarding the coverage of the statistics, the Committee asks the Government to provide information on any steps it proposes to take to collect, compile and publish statistics of occupational injuries and diseases relating to the self-employed.

Article 15. The Committee notes that more detailed methodological information about the statistics is expected to be published along with the statistics. It asks that the published information be communicated to the ILO in accordance with Article 6.

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2000, published 89th ILC session (2001)

The Committee notes the Government’s report, and in particular, the information concerning the application of Article 8 of the Convention. It asks the Government to provide further information on the following points:

Article 7.  The Committee notes that according to the report, as from 1999, Cyprus has begun to carry out an annual labour force survey covering approximately 3,500 households. It further notes that the ILO Bureau of Statistics has also received the results of this first survey in the questionnaires for the 2000 edition of ILO Yearbook of Labour Statistics. The Committee asks the Government to provide information on the international standards taken into account when designing the concepts and methodology for the collection and publication of the statistics in this survey (Article 2), on consultation with employers’ and workers’ representative organizations (Article 3), and information on the methods used to compile these statistics (Article 6). It also asks the Government to continue to communicate results of the survey, in accordance with Article 5.

Articles 9 to 11.  The Committee notes that the Government intends to conduct a labour cost survey with reference to the year 2000 and a structure of earnings survey with reference to the year 2002, within the context of harmonization with the European Union. It asks the Government to keep the ILO informed of future developments in these two surveys.

Article 14.  The Committee notes that methodological information relating to statistics on compensated occupational injuries and diseases has been supplied to the ILO. It also notes that the Factory Inspectorate intends to revise the methodology it uses to compile statistics on reported injuries and diseases. The Committee asks that it be kept informed of any progress in this connection.

The Committee notes the recommendation of the ILO advisory mission in 1995, that a single form be used for the purposes both of submitting claims for compensation of occupational injuries and diseases and of reporting occupational injuries and diseases to the Factory Inspectorate, which would lead to a better level of reporting of occupational injuries and diseases. The Committee asks the Government to keep the ILO informed of future developments in this regard.

Regarding the coverage of the statistics, the Committee asks the Government to provide information on any steps it proposes to take to collect, compile and publish statistics of occupational injuries and diseases relating to the self-employed.

Article 15.  The Committee notes that more detailed methodological information about the statistics is expected to be published along with the statistics. It asks that the published information be communicated to the ILO in accordance with Article 6.

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

The Committee notes that the Government's report has not been received. It hopes that a report will be supplied for examination by the Committee at its next session and that it will contain full information on the following points raised in its previous direct request:

Article 8. The Committee notes that the results of the 1992 Population Census do not appear to have been published. It requests the Government to communicate to the ILO the published statistics as soon as possible, as well as the reference information on their publication (in accordance with Article 5) and also, as regards the methodological information, to communicate it to the ILO and to publish it (in accordance with Article 6).

Articles 9 to 11. The Committee notes that the Government intends to review the entire system of labour statistics and requests it to provide information on any development in this regard.

Article 14. (i) The Committee requests the Government to provide any information on the collection and compilation of statistics of occupational diseases (Article 14(2)). (ii) The Committee again requests the Government to communicate to the ILO detailed descriptions of the sources, concepts, definitions and methodology used both in collecting and in compiling statistics of occupational injuries and, to the extent possible, occupational diseases (in accordance with Article 6). Please also indicate the title and reference number of the publication containing such methodological information.

Article 15. The Committee asks the Government to indicate whether the methodological information on the statistics covered by this Article has been published by the competent national authority in accordance with Article 6(c).

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1995, published 82nd ILC session (1995)

The Committee has taken note of the Government's third report, and in particular the information concerning Articles 2 and 3 of the Convention in reply to the previous comments. It requests the Government to supply further information on the following points.

Article 8. The Committee notes that the results of the 1992 Population Census do not appear to have been published. It requests the Government to communicate to the ILO the published statistics as soon as possible, as well as the reference information on their publication (in accordance with Article 5) and also, as regards the methodological information, to communicate it to the ILO and to publish it (in accordance with Article 6).

Articles 9 to 11. The Committee notes that the Government intends to review the entire system of labour statistics and requests it to provide information on any development in this regard.

Article 14. (i) The Committee requests the Government to provide any information on the collection and compilation of statistics of occupational diseases (Article 14(2)). (ii) The Committee again requests the Government to communicate to the ILO detailed descriptions of the sources, concepts, definitions and methodology used both in collecting and in compiling statistics of occupational injuries and, to the extent possible, occupational diseases (in accordance with Article 6). Please also indicate the title and reference number of the publication containing such methodological information.

Article 15. The Committee asks the Government to indicate whether the methodological information on the statistics covered by this Article has been published by the competent national authority in accordance with Article 6(c).

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1993, published 80th ILC session (1993)

The Committee has taken note of the Government's second report, and in particular the information concerning Articles 7, 8, 11 and 14 of the Convention in reply to the previous comments. It requests the Government to supply further information on the following points.

Article 2. The Committee again requests the Government to indicate the standards and guidelines established under the auspices of the ILO (for example, resolutions adopted by the International Conference of Labour Statisticians) that have been taken into consideration in designing or revising the concepts, definitions and methodology used concerning the statistics covered by Articles 7, 14 and 15.

Article 3. The Committee notes the Government's indication concerning the consultation that took place prior to the ratification of the Convention. It hopes that the Government will provide in its future reports, when the concepts, definitions and methodology used concerning the statistics covered by the Convention are revised, information on the consultation with the employers' and workers' organizations in accordance with this Article of the Convention.

Article 6. The Committee requests the Government to communicate to the ILO a methodological description concerning statistics of occupational injuries and occupational diseases (Article 14) and statistics of industrial disputes (Article 15) and to indicate the title and reference number of the principal publication which contains such descriptions.

Article 10. The Committee requests the Government to indicate whether it intends to compile and publish more detailed data on wage structure (for example, on the composition of earnings: by basic pay, premium pay, remuneration for time not worked, etc.)

Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1991, published 78th ILC session (1991)

The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government with its first report. The Committee asks the Government to provide additional information on the following points.

Article 2 of the Convention. The Committee notes that, according to the Government, the standards and guidelines established under the auspices of the ILO have been followed. The Committee asks the Government to state the standards and guidelines followed for all the statistics referred to in each Article of Part II of the Convention.

Article 3. The Committee asks the Government to indicate the manner in which the organisations of employers and workers were consulted in designing or revising the concepts, definitions and methodology used for the purposes of giving effect to these provisions of the Convention.

Article 6. The Committee asks the Government to indicate whether the methodology used in collecting and compiling statistics in pursuance of this Convention has been established and published by the country.

Article 7. Please indicate the sources of information for statistics of the active population; to what extent statistics on employment and unemployment can be used together; and to what extent statistics on employment and unemployment are representative of the whole of the active population, stating the frequency of surveys on employment statistics (e.g. monthly or quarterly). Please indicate also whether statistics are compiled on visible underemployment.

Article 8. The Committee asks the Government to indicate the title and reference number of the main publication, in accordance with Article 5 and the report form, containing the information used as a basis, inter alia, to obtain the statistics referred to in this Article.

Article 10. Please indicate whether statistics are compiled on wage structure and distribution, and for which branches of economic activity.

Article 11. The Committee asks the Government to indicate, in accordance with the provisions of Article 5, the source of statistics on labour cost. It also asks the Government to indicate whether these statistics are consistent with data on employment and hours of work, and the title and reference number of the main publication containing the statistics.

Article 14, paragraph 1. Please indicate the coverage of the statistics referred to in this Article, particularly as regards the number of workers covered.

Article 14, paragraph 2. Please indicate, in accordance with the provisions of Article 5, the source of statistics of occupational diseases, the title and reference of the publication where these statistics are published and the frequency of their compilation.

Article 17. The Committee notes the Government's statement in its first report that the coverage of the statistics referred to in each Article of Part II of the Convention is confined only to the government controlled area of the country.