additional information on demographic trends in Finland, particularly with respect to immigrants, and the possible impact on employment, social welfare, housing and education of an increase in the immigrant population. 91. With regard to the implementation of article 2 of the Convention, some members Of the Committee observed that, in order to be able to gain a clearer idea Of the situation of the Samis and the Romanies in relation to the remainder of the Finnish POpulation, they would require comparative data on rates of school enrolment, access to health care, the rate of unemployment, infant m,ortality, life expectancy, juvenile delinquency and employment in the civil service and the prOfeSsiOns= Members were concerned that language should be the sole criterion for determining whether or not a person. belonged to the Sami population. They wanted to know why the Samis and the Romanies were treated differently in that respect. The view was expressed that such determination should be based on self-identification by the individuals concerned. Members also asked: whether there was a special quota in the civil service for minorities, such as the Semis or the Romanies: whether the Finnish Constitution contained any provision for representation of minorities in Parliament or the Government; and whether the Swedish-speaking population was , I ! -27- considered a distinct ethnic or racial minority. Members also requested further information concerning: the new law on the rights of the Samis; the proposed reform of the Penal Code; the Reindeer Management Bill; and legislation on the use of the national languages in the field of health and social welfare. 92. With regard to the implementation of article 3 of the Convention, members noted that, although Finland had adopted a large number of measures against apartheid, it still maintained diplomatic relations with South Africa and asked for 
**Analysis**
The text discusses demographic trends in Finland, particularly with regards to immigrants, and their impact on various aspects of Finnish society, such as employment, social welfare, housing, and education. It also touches on the rights of minority groups, including the Samis and Romanies, and Finland's relations with South Africa. This suggests that the text is primarily concerned with social and human rights issues.

**Category**
Education, Employment, Health, Humanitarian aid and relief, Culture