of Chinese resident in Tibet and the ratio of Chinese immigrants to the local population. He also sought information on reported acts of discrimination in regard to freedom of religion and expression in Tibet, where'it was said that monks had been arrested and monasteries and Buddhist temples destroyed. In connection with economic, social and cultural rights, reports had been received about discrimination in employment and labour. It was reported that most jobs required a thorough knowledge of Chinese, and that the Chinese occupied most senior posts and received higher wages and bonuses and easier credit facilities. The Chinese were also said to have more modern, better equipped housing than the Tibetans, who were relegated to the poorer areas with inadequate sanitation and drinking water supplies. There were also reports of discrimination in education, with, in many cases, separate establishments for Chinese and Tibetan pupils and better teachers and equipment in Chinese schools. Medical care was another area of possible discrimination, with the separation of Chinese and Tibetans in hospitals. Despite assertions to the contrary, birth control measures, including sterilization and abortion, were said to be stringently applied to Tibetans, at a time when the Chinese were being encouraged to go and live in Tibet. He was seeking precise, quantified information in reply to his questions. Should that require consultation with the Chinese authorities, it could be provided at a later date. Mr, BANTON said that the fact that China had been at war from 1937 to 1949 and had been sealed off from foreign influences from 1949 to 1979, and that the universities had been closed during the decade of the Cultural Revolution made it easy to understand that the country should lag behind in understanding racial problems in the world and that the Government faced a 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the situation of Tibetans under Chinese rule, focusing on the economic, social, and cultural rights of the Tibetan population. It highlights issues such as employment, education, healthcare, and housing, which are all closely related to the well-being and quality of life of the population. The text also touches on the topic of discrimination, which is a key aspect of human rights.

**Category**
Education, Employment, Health