have no objection whatever. We merely wish to ask the Chairman the following question to which we may be able to get an appropraite response: does the Chairman see within his competence and power the ability to monitor the number of draft resolutions that the Committee will have to consider during the course of the session? I pose the question recalling the number of draft resolutions that the Committee has had to consider during the past two sessions and the desire - certainly on the part of my delegation -that we do not go through the same agony this year and in subsequent years. We wonder, therefore, whether the Chairman can exercise some control over the number of draft resolutions submitted for the Committee's consideration. The CHAIRMAN: The representative of Jamaica has asked whether th_e Chairman has the competence and power to monitor the number of draft resolutions. As phrased, the question can be answered only in the negative, because it is the sovereign right of all delegations or groups of delegations to submit draft resolutions. However, we take note of the spirit in which he has asked the question, that is, expressing his concern- if I understood him correctly -over the growing number of draft resolutions submitted in the Committee. SK/8 A/C.l/40/PV.2 26 (The Chairman) I should simply like to tell the representative that, as Chairman, I of course consider it my duty to try to smooth the procedures by which our Committee works and that, if I have the opportunity to do so, I will of course also assist in finding out whether we can have certain resolutions merged or combined. To that extent, the Committee Chairman may perhaps play a small role, but I can only repeat that it is up to Committee members, who have the sovereign right to put forward the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to the functioning of a committee, specifically the submission and consideration of draft resolutions. The discussion revolves around the Chairman's role in monitoring the number of draft resolutions and finding ways to streamline the process. This suggests that the topic may not be related to a specific sector or issue, but rather to the administrative or procedural aspects of the committee's work.

**Category**
International relations, Governance