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Further to its previous observation, the Committee notes the information supplied in the Government’s reply. The Committee notes in particular with interest the information indicating the recruitment in 1996 of 23 extra inspectors and hopes that the Government will be in a position to indicate a tangible improvement in the effectiveness of the inspection service in regard to Articles 10 and 16 of the Convention.

The Committee is addressing a request in regard to the application of Articles 5, 8, 20 and 21 directly to the Government.