International Labour Organisation (African Regional Conference)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Employment – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 7 December 1964.

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Photo of Mr Richard Glyn Mr Richard Glyn , North Dorset 12:00, 7 December 1964

In view of recent developments, will the Minister take steps to assert the right of free association of employers' organisations and trade unions in communist-controlled areas such as Tanzania?

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