permit, which was in most cases for a specific period. The Government was currently preparing for a new census, Which would enable it to provide the necessary data in its next report. Labour mobility and staff transfers existed between islands and were determined by economic developments, especially With regard to tourism. This explained the decrease in the population Of CUraCao and the increase in that of St. Maarten. 179. In connection with article 2 of the Convention, the representatives stated that the Government of the Netherlands considered that unnecessary registration Of a Person's ethnic origin was an invasion of privacy. Only where information was required for the successful implementation of the minority policy would short-term monitoring be allowed under strict conditions and information on ethnic Origin be collected by census authorities, police, employment agencies, COUrtSI etc. 4 i 1 180. With regard to article 3 of the Convention, the representatives stressed that the Netherlands subscribed to the statement made by the European Council welcoming the significant changes that had taken place in South Africa in recent months. 1 They recalled that the objective of the European Community was the complete dismantlement of the apartheid system by peaceful means and that the members of the Community would maintain their pressure on the South African authorities in order to promote the profound and irreversible changes they had repeatedly sought. 181. Turning to article 4 of the Convention, the representatives explained that the bill to regulate State subsidies to political research institutes working on behalf of Specific political parties was still before the Upper House of Parliament. For the time being, a subsidy could be withdrawn only if the political party or organisation concerned had been banned because its aims or activities were incompatible with public order. The research bureau of the party that had Won a 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing government policies and regulations related to population, labor, and social issues, which suggests a focus on employment, education, and human rights. The mention of a new census and the collection of data on ethnic origin also implies a connection to demographic and social trends.

**Category**
Employment, Education