not been drawn to the Committee's discussion of the issue in 1986 at the request Of the Netherlands. &/ 57. Questions were also asked about the allocation of housing in Ishgj. At a time when migrant workers and their families constituted 10 per cent of the population, the mayor recommended housing associations to reduce the allocation of housing to immigrants in order to guard against hostility from the local population. He claimed that that was permitted by article 1, paragraph 4, of the COnVentiOn. The prosecutor General, the Ombudsman, the Housing Department, and the Folketing all became involved. The Housing Department had recently declared that it could be relevant, in a specific case, to bring an applicant's nationality into ’ I I -21- consideration. It was asked if this represented general government policy. Another member detected inconsistencies, firstly, in the initiation of legal proceedings and secondly between a strict interpretation of article 4 (a) obligations and a lax interpretation of article 1, paragraph 4. 58. It was suggested that the exercise of administrative discretion, which included the obligation to apply a fair procedure, did not meet in full the obligation under article 2 of the Convention. Members expressed surprise that there did not appear to be any provision in Danish law forbidding racial discrimination by public authorities and institutions in conformity with article 2, paragraph 1 (a). 59. With reference to article 5 of the Convention, information was requested regarding.measures the Danish Government had taken to ensure to all, without discrimination, the right to work, equal pay for equal work, free choice of employment and protection against unemployment. Additionally, it was asked whether effective protection and compensation was provided for persons who suffered discrimination when applying for work. It was also suggested that at some stage 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a specific issue related to immigration and discrimination in Denmark, specifically in the context of housing allocation and employment. It mentions the Convention, which is likely a reference to the European Convention on Human Rights. The text highlights the need for fair procedures and protection against discrimination, which suggests a focus on human rights and social issues.

**Category**
Employment, Humanitarian aid and relief