advantageous for the United Nations to buy rather than rent equipment, the Secretariat should make the purchase as soon as possible instead of waiting for the 1986-1987 biennium. 27. Regarding the 1984-1985 estimate for pouches, it was stated in paragraph 28D.74 that the increase was necessary in order to correct past underbudgeting. His delegation was aware that freight rates had increased, was also concerned at the steady growth in the volume of pouched materials. his delegation would support the Advisory Committee's recommendation for a reduction, it would like to hear the views of the representative of the Secretary-General. but it While 28. Mr. PEDERSEN (Canada) was struck by the increase requested for cables in paragraph 28D.68. He realized that it was connected chiefly with the number of telexes emanating from the Department of Public Information, but he would like a more complete breakdown. Regarding telephone rentals, his delegation would be very interested in the forthcoming report of the Secretary-General on rental versus purchase in terms of cost-effectiveness. With regard to paragraph 28D.74, he asked whether there was any central control over the content and volume of the materials pouched, and whether the Office of General Services had any say in the matter. 29. Mr. LAHLOU (Morocco) said that the budget requests in subsection D related to seven different modes of communications. He would like to see a statement of the relative costs, so that the Secretariat could be recommended to use the most economical. 30. Mr. MURRAY (United Kingdom) said there seemed to be three ways of dealing with the requests in respect of communications. Either the United Nations could purchase more equipment, as was proposed, or the existing systems could be improved in order to cope with the expected expansion, or the originators of messages could 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the budget and financial planning of the United Nations, specifically in regards to communication equipment and services. The speakers are questioning the cost-effectiveness of certain requests and suggesting alternative solutions. The focus is on the administrative and operational aspects of the organization, rather than on specific social or economic issues.

**Category**
Transport and communication, Industry