estimates for temporary assistance, explaining the reasons which had prompted it to recommend reductions in the Secretary-General's requests. 58. In paragraph 29.13, the Advisory Committee analysed some aspects of the programme of technoloqical innovations relating to section 29 of the proposed proqramrne budget. It noted with satisfaction the increases in efficiency and productivity which the new technology was beginning to generate) it had accordinqly accepted the Secretary-General's proposals on the purchase of new equipment. 59. The Advisory Committee had sought information on the situation with respect to technoloqical innovations at Geneva and had been told that consultations were still in progress but that it might be possible to present the outcome of the consultations to the General Assembly at the current session. The Under-Secretary-General for Conference Services and Special Assignments could perhaps inform the Fifth Committee and the Advisory Committee of the expectations in that regard for 1983 and 1984. 60. The first reduction recommended by the Advisory Committee was explained in paragraph 29.21 of its report (A/38/7) and related to the request for temporary assistance for the Editorial and Official Records Division at Headquarters. The assistance would be used to eliminate an accumulated backlog in the preparation of the verbatim records of the General Assembly for 1974 and 1975 and of the Security Council for 1976. Since on previous occasions similar backlogs had been disposed I ... A/C.5/38/SR.34 English Page 11 (Mr. Mselle) of using existing staffing resources, the Advisory Committee recommended a reduction in the relevant estimates of the Secretary-General. 61. In paragraph 29.22, the Advisory Committee referred to the estimate for internal reproduction supplies and materials. Although the paragraph was short, the Advisory Committee had spent a substantial amount of time in considering that· item. It recommended a reduction of $439,000 in the estimate. 62. The question of temporary assistance for the thirty-ninth and fortieth 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing budgetary and administrative matters related to the United Nations, specifically reductions in temporary assistance and estimates for various programs and divisions. The language used is technical and bureaucratic, suggesting that the text is focused on internal UN affairs rather than a specific sector or issue.

**Category**
Administration, Budget