meetings of the Committee, including in the period I have just referred to, only when a sufficient number of speakers are inscribed. I believe that as a general rule we should have no less than four speakers for a particular meeting so that we can optimize the utilization of our time and resources. The deadline for the submission of draft resolutions would be 7 November at 6 p.m. Delegations are strongly encouraged to submit and introduce their draft resolutions as early as possible, even during the period of the general debate, so that statements on specific agenda items may also address the texts already introduced. I invite delegations to submit those draft resolutions that would contain programme budget implic~tions as early as possible in order to meet the JVM/6 A/C.l/40/PV.2 18 (The Chairman) mandatory deadline set by the General Assembly for the submission to the Fifth Committee of all draft resolutions with financial implications -which is 1 December 1985. The period from 11 to 22 November would then be devoted to consideration of and action upon draft resolutions on all disarmament agenda items submitted to the Committee. I believe that the time allotted for this phase of our work provides sufficient time for delegations to consider the draft resolutions and to undertake the necessary consultations, so as to ensure that the texts finally adopted reflect the maximum possible degree of consensus. A very useful voting procedure involving grouping of resolutions by clusters has evolved during the last two years. In view of the generally favourable response accorded to such a procedure, it will be my intention to retain it during this session and in due time I shall be presenting specific proposals on this matter. ~fter completing its action on all the disarmament items the Committee would then proceed to take up agenda item 70, which deals with the question of 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the agenda and procedures of a committee, specifically related to disarmament and international relations. The mention of "programme budget implications" and "financial implications" suggests that there may be economic or financial aspects involved. However, the primary focus seems to be on international security and diplomacy rather than economic development or natural resources.

**Category**
International relations, Security