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1. The Committee notes the Government's first report. It would be grateful if the Government would include in its next report information on: how the employment service meets the changing requirements of the economy and the working population (Article 3, paragraph 2, of the Convention); the number of advisory committees established nationally, how they are constituted, and the procedure adopted for the appointment of employer and worker representatives (Article 4, paragraph 3, and Article 5); and the arrangements made to encourage full voluntary use of employment service facilities (Article 10).

2. The Committee notes that, in view of the economic crisis in the country, the Government does not for the time being envisage making any specialized arrangements for occupations, industries or special categories of applicants, as required by Article 7 of the Convention. It hopes that the Government will give particulars in its next report of progress made in giving effect to this Article.

3. Part III of the report form. Please supply information on the system of inspection, if any, of the organization and operation of the public employment offices.

4. Part IV of the report form. Please furnish published statistical information on the number of public employment offices established, the number of applications for employment received, the number of vacancies notified and the number of persons placed in employment by such offices. Please also send available reports on the organization of the activities of the public employment service.

5. Part VI of the report form. Please give a general appreciation of the manner in which the Convention is applied, together with information on any practical difficulties encountered in applying it.