CEDAW/C/SR.33 English Page 13 (Mr. Nordenfelt) contained on page 7 concerning "further training by rotation" in several areas and "other specialized skills suitable to women" and asked whether that meant that women were continuing to do what they had always done in the agricultural sector. Lastly, with regard to the counselling services and information on genetics and the pre-natal physical examination of the foetus "to ensure fewer and better children and upgrade the quality of the population", he observed that, while he understood the reference to "fewer children", he would like clarification about the rest of the sentence. 40. Ms. OESER supported previous speakers in expressing appreciation to the representative of China for her introduction of the report, which qave a general idea of the status of Chinese women. The report had been prepared before the Committee had drawn up its guidelines and was consistent with the requirements of the Convention. She was impressed by the honest discussion of the maltreatment, abuses and problems which still persisted, despite the efforts made. She asked several specific questions, for example, whether any data were available on the results of family planning and whether considerable results had been achieved. Referring to the right as well as the duty to work, which were dealt with in article 42 of the Constitution, she asked whether that posed a problem which affected a broad sector and what consequences were provided for people who did not want to work. She also requested additional information about the main difference between the 1950 and the 1980 laws governing marriage. In addition, she requested clarification concerning the provision to the effect that: "After a marriage has been registered, the woman may become a member of the man's family, or the man may become a member of the woman's family, according to the agreed wishes of the two parties". Lastly, she requested more information about the functions of the women's federations, in particular, their efforts to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Convention. ORGANIZATION OF WORK 41. Ms. GONZALEZ MARTINEZ reminded members that it would be difficult for the Committee to complete its remaining work in the time available and suggested that the consideration of one or more report should perhaps be postponed until the next session. Moreover, firm rules- should be adopted to ensure that, in discussing the draft report, the Committee avoided digressions and unproductive comments. It was also necessary to decide on the organization of work for the rest of the current session. 42. Ms. ILIC suggested that some way should be found to have more time, perhaps by holding additional meetings late in the afternoon. 43. The CHAIRPERSON suggested that a decision on that matter should be taken the following day. The meeting rose at 6.05 p.m.