Political Information of the Office of the Under-Secretary-General for Political and Security Council Affairs whose activities were described in paragraph 2A.l2 of the proposed programme budget. Failing clarification, his delegation would be obliged to vote against the appropriation for that post. 25. Mr. LAHLOU (Morocco) said that the Secretary-General must at all times have the information he required. The Secretariat did, of course, have specialized informaton services but the Secretary-General must doubtless have direct and immediate access to information on current events. If the post requested was to meet that need, the Fifth Committee should approve its establishment. 26. Mr. PEDERSEN (Canada) said it was his understanding that the post in quesiton had been requested by the Secretary-General himself, who needed a specialized Press Officer in his immediate entourage. As the representatives of Japan and Egypt had requested, more detailed informaton was necessary on the activities to be undertaken by the consultants referred to in paragraph 1.74 of the proposed prograoone budget. In conclusion, he said that the Committee would probably want further clarification concerning the travel expenses of the members of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (para. 1. 7 7). 27. Mr. FORAN (Controller) explained that the functions to be carried out by the incumbent of the P-4 post requested for the Executive Office of the Secretary­ General had nothing to do with the activities of the Department of Public Information or the Section for Co-ordination and Political Information. The Press Officer in question would have to prepare regular analyses of significant articles in magazines and periodicals, make prompt analyses of all political and economic questions and analyse the press, wire services and reports received from United Nations information services. To keep abreast of developments in the world 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the establishment of a new position within the Executive Office of the Secretary-General, specifically a Press Officer who would provide the Secretary-General with direct and immediate access to information on current events. The text mentions the need for a specialized Press Officer to prepare analyses of significant articles, political and economic questions, and press reports. This suggests that the category is related to the gathering and dissemination of information, which is a fundamental aspect of the United Nations' work.

**Category**
International trade, Transport and communication