as far in advance as possible so as to provide sufficient time for consultations. The Secretariat has asked me to request members of the Committee to note that draft resolutions, amendments and co-sponsorships should be given in writing to the Secretariat in order to avoid any possible misunderstanding. Requests for the use of conference rooms for group meetings should also be given in writing to the Secretariat. It would also be appreciated if delegations would provide the Conference Officers with 20 copies of a statement when a prepared text is to be delivered, for the use of the technical services, in addition to the copies required for distribution to delegations. Before I conclude my remarks, I think it is necessary that I refer to one other matter. As members of the Committee are all undoubtedly aware, the Committee is privileged to have been the beneficiary of valuable suggestions made by previous Committee Chairmen concerning various aspects of the Committee's organization of work. As a result of those suggestions, certain innovative measures have been incorporated into the proceedings of the Committee, including those presented by Ambassador Vraalsen of Norway, who was our Chairman at the thirty-eighth session of the Committee. Members of the Committee will recall that at the concluding meeting of last year's session, the Chairman of the Committee, Ambassador Souza e Silva, circulated SK/8 A/C.l/40/PV.2 28 (The Chairman) a working paper, contained in document A/C.l/39/9, in which he reported on the results of his consultations and presented his views and suggestions concerning a possible rearrangement of the annual agenda of the First Committee. Ambassador Souza e Silva further suggested that the paper be transmitted to capitals with the comments of delegations and that the Committee take up the matter again at this year's session. 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a procedural document, likely related to the organization and conduct of a meeting or conference. It discusses logistical matters, such as providing advance notice, requesting conference rooms, and submitting written documents. It also references the work of previous committee chairmen and suggests that the committee take up a specific topic again at its current session. This suggests that the topic is administrative or procedural in nature, rather than related to a specific policy or issue area.

**Category**
International relations, General administration