reply. He asked for confirmation that there was nothing to prevent their doing so, and he reserved his delegation's right to raise the matter again at a subsequent meeting. 44. Mr. MSELLE (Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions) observed that the Fifth Committee was entitled to request the Secretary-General to supply information of any kind in addition to that provided by his representatives. However, it should be left to the Secretary-General to decide who, among his representatives, should provide that information. The Fifth Committee should refrain from deciding which programme manager should or should not attend its meetings. That should be left to the Secretary-General to decide. I ... A/C. 5/38/SR. 2 7 English Page 9 45. Mr. HANSEN (Assistant Secretary-General for Programme Planning and Co-ordination) endorsed the comments of the Chairman of the Advisory Committee. He felt that the questions raised regarding the transfer of posts to the regular budget had been answered satisfactorily, and that the questions raised about UNEP management and any other specific expressions of dissatisfaction could be suitably dealt with. 46. Mr. EL-SAFTY (Egypt) said that his delegation viewed the matter as one of principle. It was a question not of individuals but of institutions, and it was important that responsible representatives of the institutions concerned should be present so that they might respond. 47. The CHAIRMAN said that, if there was no objection, he would take it that the Committee, in seeking any further information, would take account of the considerations outlined by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee. 48. It was so decided. 49. The CHAIRMAN said that, if there was no objection, he would take it that the Committee endorsed the recommendations of CPC, as contained in paragraphs 287 and 288 of the latter's report (A/38/38 (Part II)). 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be related to the internal functioning of the United Nations, specifically the Fifth Committee, which is responsible for administrative and budgetary matters. The discussion revolves around the attendance of representatives at meetings and the provision of information. While it does not directly relate to a specific sector or field, it is likely related to the administration of the UN's programs and activities.

**Category**
International relations, Administration