.--- 0 A I should now-like to draw the attention of members of the Committee to document A/C~l/38/2, dated 7 October 1983, .wh~ch contains_ my proposals for .the programme of work ·and timetable of the Committee. -• As members will note, compared to previous years the programme of work and -timetable contained in the document include 'some modest changes as far as the organization of olir work_ is_ concern~d~-- . _ _;1:~_:_~!3-lt.~~fLthese. proposals.. I h~ve been . . - . . . . .. . ' . ; ' 'motivated -solely by my wish to expedite and render more effective the. work of the Committee. More specifically, the purpose of my proposals has been to facilita~e a more 'structured and focused debate •. particularly on the disarmament items' and : . . . ' to make possibie more rational consideration of and action on draft resolutions . ' submitted to th~ Committee. In this· latter context. I have. been p~ticular~y mindful of the problems faced by smaller delegations, especially during the hectic concluding phase of the Committee's consideration of the disarmament items, dur-ing which time a large number of draft resolutions is acted upon in a very limited span of time. In my opinion all delegations~ and particularly the smaller ones, would benefit from a modest attempt at streamlining the work of the Committee, and this is what I have attempted to accomplish. The proposals made in document A/C.l/38/2 are my own proposals. They have, however, been the subject of extensive consUltations with a number of individual delegations and representatives of the regional groups. These consultations have convinced me that there is widespread support in·the Coromitt.ee for reforms along the lines suggested in the tentative programme of work and timetable, and this I find very gratifying and encouraging.: RM/6/ed A/C.l/38/PV.2 23-25 (The Chairman) 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a proposal for the programme of work and timetable of a committee, likely a United Nations committee, focused on disarmament and international security. The author is seeking to streamline the work of the committee to facilitate a more structured and focused debate, particularly on disarmament items. The language used suggests a focus on international relations and governance, rather than a specific economic or social issue.

**Category**
International relations, Disarmament