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The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s report. It notes in particular that the Government has established a new Ministry Responsible for Persons with Disabilities, which will coordinate a task force to develop a disability policy and review the Handicapped Persons Act. The Committee would appreciate receiving further information in future reports on the findings of this task force and the outcome of its work. The Committee would also appreciate receiving statistics, extracts from reports, studies and inquiries and other information on the practical application of the Convention, as requested in Part V of the report form.