might in the end be interpreted in a much wider sense than had been the intention of the Working Group. A/C.3/45/1 English Page 7 17. The representatives of Finland and Algeria expressed a preference for the word "sufficient". In particular, the representative of Finland stated that there was a precedent in article 49 of the text already adopted during the second reading for limiting time by the word "sufficient". The representative of Japan also drew the attention of the Working Group to proposal L submitted by Japan contained in document A/C.3/45/WG.l/CRP.l. 18. The representatives of the Union of Soviet Socialist Rep' ,lics and Italy pointed out that the debate over the wording to be adopted reflected two different ideas, whether the families of migrant workers should get any amount of time they needed to settle their affairs or whether they should merely be granted enough time within which they would be expected to settle their affairs. The representative of Italy was of the view that "reasonable" struck the right balance. The representative of the USSR explained those different ideas in terms of a conflict between humanitarian interests on the one hand and the interests of States and society on the other. As a possible compromise he suggested consideration of **reasonably sufficient". 19. 'She representatives of the United States, France and the Netherlands agreed with the foregoing analysis and reiterated that they felt that the word "reasonable" struck the right balance. The representative of France indicated that he would not be able to join a consensus in favour of any other text. 20. The representatives of Algeria, Morocco and India all expressed a preference ' for a formulation which would give pre-eminence to the interests of the families of migrant workers but indicated that they would not block a consensus by insisting on the adoption of a text reflecting their position. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a specific provision related to the rights of migrant workers, specifically regarding the time allowed for their families to settle their affairs. The language used is related to humanitarian interests, suggesting that the topic may be related to human rights or social welfare.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Employment