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1. Equal opportunity and treatment. In relation with its previous comments, the Committee notes that no bilateral agreements were concluded with relevant countries to eventually extend rehabilitation services free of charge to all non-nationals. The Committee asks the Government to include, in its next report, updated information on any special measures aiming at effective equality of opportunity and treatment (Article 4 of the Convention).

2. Qualification of rehabilitation counsellors and other staff. The Committee notes that the Government included the training of counsellors in its training plan. The Committee would appreciate receiving more information on the outcome of the plan and on any development regarding its implementation (Article 9).

3. Practical application. Please also provide statistics, extracts from reports, studies and inquiries, concerning the matters covered by the Convention (Part V of the report form).