had not yet taken a decision on the subject, but, basing itself on the position stated by that Committee in plenary meeting and the requests made on numerous occasions by the Fifth Committee, it was endeavouring to make forecasts that were as clear and complete as possible. The meetings of the group would not require any additional appropriations: all that was needed at present was authorization for the Secretariat to incur the obligations arising from the Preparatory Committee's decision. In the report that he would submit in accordance with the Advisory Committee's recommendations, the Secretary-General would take the Preparatory Committee's decision into account. 24. With regard to the public information programme, he wished to assure the Committee that the relationship between environment and development would be duly stressed. Costing of public information activities had been carried out in consultation with the Secretary-General of the Conference and all the services concerned, following standard procedures. The Secretary-General of the Conference would ensure that the activities of the Department of Public Information closely followed the guidelines from intergovernmental agencies. 25. Mr. HALBWACHS (Programme Planning and Budget Division), answering the representative of Brazil, said that the initial breakdown of funds earmarked for the Department of Public Information during different bienniums constituted only an approximation. The breakdown shown in the statement of implications had ultimately been considered preferable for reasons of organization. For example, all costs relating to the production and dissemination of the brochure to be published prior to the Conference had been included in the 1991 budget, but the brochure would also be distributed in 1992. There would thus be a "carry-over effect" for a certain number of outputs. The Department of Public Information had no intention of slackening its efforts in 1992. A/C.5/44/SR.63 English Page 7 26. Mr. STRONG (Secretary-General of the Conference) said that the public 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the planning and budgeting for a conference or meeting, with a focus on public information and communication. It mentions the Department of Public Information and the Secretary-General of the Conference, suggesting that the text is related to international cooperation and diplomacy. The text does not appear to be specifically focused on economic development, natural resources, or agriculture, but rather on the administrative and logistical aspects of the conference.

**Category**
International trade, Culture