28. The Advisory Committee had considered in detail the Secretary-General's proposals on communications (A/38/6, vol. III, para. 280.69). Their main feature was the request to set up two communications circuits: one between New York and Vienna and the other between New York and Baghdad. The proposals were discussed in paragraphs 28.61 to 28.67 of the Advisory Committee's report (A/38/7), which pointed out that in the biennium 1982-1983 the Secretary-General had requested a second circuit between New York and Geneva, and that request had not been approved by the Advisory Committee. The Committee had indicated that if the Secretary­ General wished to pursue his request he should supply the information referred to in its first report on the proposed programme budget for the biennium 1982-1983 (A/36/7). However, for the 1984-1985 estimates the Administration dispensed with a further circuit between New York and Geneva, and instead requested a line between New York and Vienna. The Advisory Committee had decided to give priority to the circuit between New York and Baghdad. OWing to the deficiencies in the information submitted to justify the circuit between New York and Vienna, the Advisory Committee had been unable to accept that request. / .... A/C.S/38/SR.31 English Page 6 (Mr. Mselle) 29. The report of the Advisory Committee (A/38/7) also recommended other reductions under subsection 280 for the computerized message-switching system (para. 28.68), the diplomatic pouch (para. 28.70), and the acquisition of furniture and equipment (para. 28.76). 30. The estimates under section 28I, General Services, Geneva, were discussed in paragraphs 28.118 to 28.142 of the Advisory Committee's report. Overall the Advisory Committee was recommending a reduction of $954,700. The Advisory Committee could not agree to the reclassification of two posts, as explained in paragraphs 28.120 and 28.121. It was not the first time the requests had been 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing the budget and financial matters related to the United Nations, specifically the Advisory Committee's report on communications and general services. The text mentions the installation of communication circuits, computerized message-switching systems, and the acquisition of furniture and equipment, which suggests that the category should be related to Transport and Communication.

**Category**
Transport and Communication