the Governing Council of UNDP rather than in the population sector by the Economic and Social Coon- Economic and Social Council. It was to be hoped that cil and the Population Commission. The recommen- the latter would take decisions at the current session dation in paragraph 68 (a) of the report should be on some of the report's conclusions and recommen- linked with a further recommendation to the effect dations, particularly those relating to the organiza- that the Population Commission should review and tion of its own work on population matters. Some comment on the work plan of UNFP A. The com- recommendations should be referred to the Govern- ments of the Commission should be made available ing Council of UNDP for further consideration and to the Economic and Social Council through the others should be promptly dealt with by the Secre- Governing Council of UNDP. With reference to the tary-General, who should ensure effective co-opera- recommendation in paragraph 68 (b), a detailed tion between the various United Nations bodies and review of population issues as a priority theme, with organs dealing with population matters. the full involvement of the specialized agencies and 4. Mr. WILLIS (United Kingdom) said that the in the presence of experts from individual Govern- report addressed a number of important issues ments, could contribute to a better understanding of designed to improve the United Nations system's the problems and lead to helpful suggestions. His handling of population questions, a subject to which delegation supported all four recommendations made his delegation attached great importance. Its sensible in paragraph 71 of the report. It also welcomed the recommendations represented a helpful first step in general principle contained in paragraph 74 (a). With rationalizing and co-ordinating work on that subject. respect to paragraphs 74 (d) and (f), more detail 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and its relation to population issues, with a focus on improving the handling of population questions within the United Nations system. This suggests that the topic is related to human development and international cooperation, rather than a specific sector like industry or agriculture.

**Category**
Health, International relations