depended on the interpretation given by a judge and that the prohibition Of racial discrimination would appear t0 apply to activities relating only to public life but not to private life. Further information was requested on the subject. Some members of the Committee asked why the proportion of foreigners resident in the Netherlands was steadily increasing and what was the Government's attitude to that trend; why had the number Of complaints about racial discrimination recorded by the Public Prosecutor increased from 63 in 1987 to 101 in 1988: and how serious were the manifestations of racism mentioned in the report. It was pointed out that on no account could a State party allow the principle of non-discrimination to be infringed upon in the name of freedom of expression, association and assembly. 169. In addition, precise figures comparing the status of all ethnic minorities with that of the majority were requested. It was observed that the classification of certain minorities, such as persons of Surinamese, Moluccan or Indonesian origin, remained somewhat unclear and it was asked whether they were regarded as aliens or citizens, or as belonging to another category. Information was also requested on Jewish and Gypsy groups living in the Netherlands. Members of the Committee also asked why there was a delay in the approval by Parliament Of the bill containing supplementary provisions of the Criminal Code dealing with discrimination and whether the Government of the Netherlands would be prepared, within the purview of its own legislation and jurisdiction, to acknowledge special rights and not merely special measures for minorities. 170. With regard to the Netherlands Antilles, members Of the Committee wished to know why it was not possible to classify population groups in economic terms; whether officials working in One of the islands could be transferred to the Kingdom 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing issues related to social justice, equality, and human rights, particularly with regards to racial discrimination and the treatment of minority groups in the Netherlands. The focus is on the legal and political framework surrounding these issues, rather than specific economic or environmental concerns.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Education