to Bermuda at an appropriate time should be kept under review. 41. On 24 August, the te^t of the conclusions and recommendations was transmitted to the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations for the attention of his Government. 7. British Virgin Islands 42. The Special Committee considered the question of the British Virgin Islands at its 1383rd meeting, on 1 August 1990. 43. During its consideration of the item, the Special Committee had before it a working paper prepared by the Secretariat containing information on developments concerning the Territory (A/AC.109/1021). 44. At the 1383rd meeting, on 1 August, the Rapporteur of the Sub-Committee on Small Territories introduced the report of the Sub-Committee (A/AC.109/L.1728), containing an account of its consideration of the Territory (A/AC.109/PV.1383). 45. At the same meeting, the representative of Tunisia, in his capacity as Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Small Territories, made a statement (A/AC.109/PV.1383). Decision of the Special Committee 48. At its 1383rd meeting, on 1 August 1990, the Special Committee adopted the report of the Sub-Committee on Small Territories and endorsed the conclusions and recommendations contained therein. The te^t of the conclusions and recommendations is reproduced below (see also para. 114, draft resolution IV); (1) The Special Committee reaffirms the inalienable right of the people of the British Virgin Islands to self-determination and independence in conformity with the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, contained in General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) of 14 December 1980. (2) The Special Committee reiterates the view that such factors as territorial si^e, geographical location, si^e of population and limited natural resources should in no way delay the speedy exercise by the people of the British Virgin Islands of their inalienable right to self-determination 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the political status of the British Virgin Islands, specifically the right to self-determination and independence. The Special Committee on Decolonization is considering the question of the Territory and has adopted a report and conclusions, which suggests that the focus is on political and human rights issues rather than economic or social development.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations