those bodies requesting exceptions to the Assembly's decision should explain the reasons for their requests in greater detail. Others, however, stated that the work of some bodies was so important that they should not be required to explain their need to meet. 56. Since some delegations opposed the idea of granting a blanket exemption from the Assembly's decision to certain bodies, it was suggested that exemptions might be considered where a body's reporting schedule or the nature of its mandate required a meeting during the Assembly session. At the same time, it was pointed out that important meetings should not be held up for bureaucratic reasons. 57. It was also stressed that all members of the Committee should have a voice in deciding whether or not exemptions should be permitted. However, it was said that in exceptional circumstances, the Chairman might have to advise the President of the General Assembly after consultations with the Bureau alone and to inform the Committee afterwards. It was debated whether "exceptional circumstances" should be taken to mean just the pressure of time or whether other considerations would apply. 58. Subsequently, upon the proposal of the Chairman, it was agreed that the Chairman of the Committee on Conferences, having received a request for such an exception to be made to paragraph 34 of General Assembly decision 34/401, preferably before the opening of the Assembly session, should circulate the request to the members of the Committee. On the basis of their replies and, if necessary, on the basis of a decision of the Committee, he would advise the President of the Assembly accordingly. The requests for exceptions should contain detailed and substantive reasons why the meeting was necessary. 59. A delegation raised the question of entities other than United Nations bodies 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the procedures and decisions of a United Nations committee, specifically regarding the scheduling of meetings and exceptions to a decision made by the General Assembly. The language used is formal and technical, suggesting that the topic is administrative or procedural in nature. The text does not mention specific issues related to economic development, natural resources, or other categories, but rather focuses on the internal workings of the United Nations.

**Category**
International relations, Administration