consultations, in my earlier statement I had the opportunity to express my views concerning the agenda for the Conference. I wish also to state that as for the procedural changes in the conduct of the CD sessions, particularly the "CD sessions schedule" and "the plenary meeting schedule", my delegation has an open mind. As for the schedule of the CD sessions, I wish to reiterate that the objective in changing the present timetable of the Conference is to increase the effectiveness of its work. Observations made on the present system have noted that two weeks are always set aside at the beginning of each session of the Conference for a form of "preparatory work". During this two week period the Conference moves so slowly and no substantial discussion is carried out. Unless we are ready to start the discussions at an earlier date in any given Conference session, the rescheduling would only introduce three periods of "preparatory work" instead of two in the present system. In this connection, my delegation is pleased to note the establishment of the Ad hoc Committee on a Nuclear Test Ban. In this respect, I wish to pay tribute to Ambassador Donowaki of Japan, and to his predecessor, Ambassador Yamada, as well as to the President of the Conference for the month of July, Ambassador Sujka of Poland, for their tireless endeavours to finally establish the Committee. It is to be noted that the Ad hoc Committee on a Nuclear Test Ban only started working in the second week of July and will continue during the first two weeks of August. There will be only four weeks left for the Committee to discuss matters relevant to its work prior to the period when the Conference starts discussing its report to the United Nations General Assembly. The 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a conference or meeting related to international relations, specifically regarding the schedule and agenda of the meeting. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating a high-level meeting. The topics mentioned, such as the Ad hoc Committee on a Nuclear Test Ban, suggest that the meeting may be focused on international security or disarmament.

**Category**
International trade, Science and technology