addition, the refugees received subsidies as soon as they arrived. Hungary's Policy was to receive all persons whose fundamental rights were flouted and who a??Plied to it for asylum. 218. On the question of the minorities to whom the Constitution guaranteed equal rights and the use and teaching of their mother tongue, the representative of the State party said that a new law was under preparation aimed, in particular, at Preserving their identity and culture and enabling them to exercise all their rights so as to play a full part in the life of the nation. In addition, at the international level, Hungary supported the rapid adoption of adequate mechanisms and rules relating to the protection of national, religious and linguistic minorities. 219. Members of the Committee took note with satisfaction of the report submitted by the Hungarian Government and thanked the representative of the State party for his introductory statement. They also welcomed the recent positive changes in Hungary and the declaration made by the Government in accordance with article 14, Paragraph 1, of the Convention. Further information was in general requested on Hungary's demographic composition, in particular with regard to ethnic groupsl and on the new legal order that had come into being as a result of the recent changes. In that connection, explanations were sought on the constitutional provisions relating to the regulations governing the nationalities and the criteria for distinguishing between nationalities and ethnic groups, and on the provisions of the Penal Code concerning crimes against the State. It was also asked whether the wording of the report had been the subject of priar consultation with the Federation of Nationalities and whether an effort was being made to give any publicity to the Committee's consideration of the report. Clarification was requested concerning the very substantial influx of refugees of Hungarian origin 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the treatment of refugees and minorities in Hungary, mentioning the government's policies, constitutional provisions, and international support. It also touches on the government's report to the Committee and the questions and clarifications requested by the Committee members. The text does not seem to be related to economic development, natural resources, or industry, but rather focuses on human rights and social issues.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education