43. There seemed to be a consensus in favour of further study by the Committee to avoid too rapid shifts in the scale from one period to the next. 44. Lastly, he regretted that the data on the voluntary contributions of the European Economic Community (EEC) had not been included in the addendum to the Committee's report. Contributions from EEC to the World Food Programme had totalled $37.1 million in 1981 and $73 million in 1982, and to the United Nations Relief and works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, $9.4 million in 1981 and $4.4 million in 1982. The meeting rose at 12.25 p.m. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the activities and contributions of the European Economic Community (EEC) to international organizations, specifically the World Food Programme and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. The discussion is focused on the financial aspects of these contributions, with specific figures mentioned.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International trade