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The Committee refers to its previous comments and notes the Government's report and the attached information.

1. With regard to the new draft Labour Code containing the principles set out in the Convention, the Government indicates that action is currently being taken in the Legislative Council to promulgate the draft Code together with another Bill respecting job classifications. The Committee hopes that the Code will be adopted in the near future and that the Government will not fail to supply a copy of its text.

2. With regard to the implementation of the development plans for 1986 to 1990, which were intended to increase the participation of women in social, economic and political life, the Committee notes the communication from the Director-General of the Vocational Training Agency giving examples of training centres intended for girls, in which apprenticeships and training are provided in traditional and non-traditional sectors. A brief description and a statistical table provide details in this respect. The Committee notes that training is particularly important in traditional women's activities and that between 1986 and 1989 there was a clear increase in the fields of industrial tailoring, pottery and copper-work, as well as the maintenance of office equipment.

The Committee notes in particular that the Agency has the intention of developing programmes for the training of women and of creating new centres. The Committee requests the Government to continue to keep it informed of any new developments with respect to the promotion of the education and vocational training of women. Furthermore, the Committee requests the Government to supply further information, including statistics, on the access of women to employment.

3. In general, the Committee points out that paragraphs 158, 159 and 170 of its 1988 General Survey on Equality in Employment and Occupation emphasise the various aspects of declaring and pursuing a national policy for equality of opportunity and treatment, in accordance with Articles 2 and 3 of the Convention. The Committee therefore requests the Government to supply detailed information in this respect as requested in the report form on the Convention under the above Articles.