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The Committee notes the detailed information provided in the Government's report in reply to its previous comments. It also notes that the additional Protocol to the European Social Charter was ratified and brought into force by Act No. 207 of 8 March 1994.

Article 14(a) of the Convention. The Committee notes the Government's statement that the restrictions relating to direct recruitment established by Circular No. 5333 of the Ministry of Labour, dated 18 November 1991, does not concern workers from outside the European Union who are "regularized" under the terms of section 6(1) of Act No. 39/90, to whom the same provisions apply as for Italian workers with regard to direct recruitment and direct transfers. The Government indicates that the above Circular only applies to workers from outside the European Union who are non-resident and come from outside the country.

Point V of the report form. The Committee also notes that amendments are planned to the Martelli Act. It requests the Government to supply information on any new provisions that are adopted and on any practical difficulties encountered in the application of the Convention.