Turning now to the document before us, I should lU:e to drmv the attention of' members of the Committee to the :fact that it is suggested that the debate on the disarmament items should be divided into three phases. The first phase, lasting :from 17 to 21 October, should be devoted to general debate on all disarmament items. Delegations are encouraged to inscribe their names on the list of' speakers as soon as possible. As necessary, the general debate would continue into the second phase, lasting from 24 October to 4 November. During this second phase, hmrever, delegations would be encouraged to concentrate in their statements on those disarmament items listed_ on pages 1 to 4 of' document A/C.l/38/2. During the third phase of' the Committee's debate on the disarmament items lasting from 7 to 11 November, delegations would be encouraged to address the remaining items, which have been listed on pages 4 to 6 of document A/C.l/38/2. The completion of the third phase on 11 November coincides with the suggested deadline f'or the submission and introduction of draft resolutions. On this point, let me add that, subject to the approval of' members of' the Committee, I intend to be f'irm on the suggested deadline. Let me also add that delegations are encouraged to submit and introduce their draft resolutions as early as possible during the first :four weeks of the work of the Committee. Following the completion of' the third phase, the Committee •·rill proceed to act upon all draf't resolutions that have been submitted on the disarmament i terns • I am proposing that a t1-m-1Veek period, beginning on 14 November and ending on 25 November, be set aside f'or the purpose of' acting upon draft resolutions. In the first part of this period, however, it is my intention to schedule 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the agenda and timeline for a committee's debate on disarmament items, with no mention of specific industries, resources, or activities. The focus is on the process of discussing and addressing disarmament items, which suggests that it may not fall under a specific economic or social category.

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