63. Mr. MSELLE (Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions) said that the Secretary-General's initial estimate for section 31 had been $227,511,100, whereas the estimate for income section 1 had been $229,787,900. In its first report ACABQ had recommended a reduction of $1,817,300 in the total for staff assessment, an equivalent amount being deducted from income section 1. The decisions adopted by the Fifth Committee on the basis of the various recommendations of ACABQ concerning in particular budget sections 2, 3, 9 and 28 would, however, necessitate a supplementary estimate of $63,800. ACABQ was therefore recommending an appropriation of $225,757,600 for staff assessment. The estimated income from staff assessment would amount to $228,034,400, the difference between the two figures being attributable to the supplementary income in income section 3 (revenue-producing activities). 64. The CHAIRMAN asked the Committee to decide on section 31 as a whole. 65. The recommendation of the Advisory Committee for an appropriation in the amount of $225,757,600 under section 31 for the biennium 1984-1985 was approved in first reading without a vote. 66. The CHAIRMAN asked the Committee to decide on income section 1 (income from staff assessment). 67. The estimate of $228,034,400 recommended by the Advisory Committee under income section 1 for the biennium 1984-1985 was approved in first reading without a ~- AGENDA ITEM 116: PERSONNEL QUESTIONS (continued) (A/38/347 and Corr.lJ A/C.5/38/l0 and Corr.lJ A/C.5/38/17 and Corr.l and Add.lJ A/C.5/38/18 and A/C.5/38/29) 68. Mr. NKOUNKOU (Congo) said that he would speak on two points: composition of the Secretariat, and respect for the privileges and immunities of officials of the United Nations and the specialized agencies and related organizations. The principle of equitable geographical distribution was a source of problems and ; ... A/C.5/38/SR.46 English Page 12 (Mr. Nkounkou, Congo) divergencies, sometimes difficult to reconcile, between delegations and the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the budget and financial aspects of the United Nations, specifically the allocation of funds for staff assessment and income from staff assessment. It seems to be focused on administrative and bureaucratic matters, rather than any specific sector or industry.

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Employment, International Relations