b) real estate other than land . . . , . , . . . , , , . . . , . . . I (cl equipment . . . , . . , , . . . . , , . , . . . . . . ., , . . ., (d) services., , ,., , , , . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . (e) other,., + ,.., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., -61- Respondents are requested to inform the Panel as to whether statistics of the following kinds would be readily available for the reporting year. Answer Available Not available Price index of specific relevance to the military sector Exports of military equipment Ix/ - // Such exports divided by (1) countries (ii) regions Ix/ - // Ix7 - // Imports of militar-y equipment Such imports divided by (i) countries (ii) regions /Yi - // /x/ // Possibilities Por converting national military expenditures into a common currency for comparison purposes will be considered by the Ad Hoc Panel in drawing up its recommendations. If a regularly published exchange rate is unavailable, or considered unsuitable for converting military expenditures, respondents are requested to comment on other possible ways for comparing the military expenditures ofthe responding country with those of other countries. Official or market exchange rates can be very unsuitable, particularly where voluntary versus conscription personnel compensation is involved. Purchasing eower parities, where available, should be more accurate. They should be Zalculated specifically for the military sector, at least for personnel pay, in jrcler to achieve maximum accuracy. Explanatory note This note is intended to assist the United l!Tations Ad Hoc Panel on Military 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing economic statistics related to military expenditures, imports, and exports. It also mentions converting national military expenditures into a common currency for comparison purposes. This suggests that the text is focused on economic data, specifically in the context of defense and military spending.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade