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1. The Committee takes note of the very helpful information and statistical data supplied by the Government in its last report concerning developments in the employment situation in the Ukrainian SSR. It notes the persistent labour shortage due, in particular, to the drop in the birth rate, and the information in reply to its previous direct request concerning the achievements of the TRUD programme, particularly with regard to productivity and labour savings. It also takes note of the measures to rectify the uneven distribution of growth and employment among the regions and zones of the country, proposed by the special commissions set up under the regional executive committees. The Committee would be grateful if, in its future reports, the Government would continue to supply an analysis of the effects of the programmes and measures currently being implemented on the level, structure and quality of employment.

2. The Government indicates in its report that the legislation on co-operation and individual activity opens up new opportunities for employment growth. The Committee asks the Government to provide additional information in its next report on the implementation of these new provisions, stating their effect on the creation of productive jobs.

3. Please continue to describe placement activities, stating the occupations, branches and specific categories of jobseekers for which special measures have been taken or are contemplated. Please provide detailed information on the implementation of the new placement system (provided for by the Order of 22 December 1987) which has been attributed an important role in the achievement of rational full employment.