of a working paper on data relating to Poland relevant to the chemical weapons convention (CD/985), which has been distributed today. The data, reflecting the situation in Poland as at the end of 1989, were provided on a voluntary basis by the Polish bodies and institutions concerned in accordance with the format proposed in document CD/828 of 12 April 1988 presented by the Federal Republic of Germany. Details of the chemicals which are produced, processed or consumed in Poland are submitted in accordance with the tentatively agreed lists contained in CD/952 of 18 August 1989 and are based on the following thresholds: schedule 1 - 100 grams per year; schedule 2-1 ton per year; and schedule 3-30 tons per year. By providing the data Poland wishes to join a considerable number of States which have already presented such information, as it shares their opinion on the importance of multilateral data exchange for our negotiations. We are of the opinion that a compilation of data relevant to the convention from all participants in the negotiations would facilitate the solution of outstanding issues. At the same time, the provision of such data prior to the signing of the convention will constitute one of a range of confidence­ building measures in its support. CD/PV.553 31 (Mr, Gizowski. Poland ) It seems obvious and indisputable that progress in the negotiations might be faster and easier if they were built upon as much broad and comprehensive information as possible concerning both existing stockpiles of chemical weapons and their possessors and other data relevant to the convention. Such information enables us to foresee better the requirements of the future process of implementation of the convention, and to design properly and effectively appropriate verification mechanisms and the shape of the future organization. Openness and mutual confidence, particularly among States directly involved in our negotiations, whether members or non-members 
**Analysis**
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