form of access within the site, appropriately managed, could not be allowed to an international inspection team. On a preliminary basis we came to the same conclusion. The fact that the United Kingdom could draw such a conclusion after six elaborate trial inspections in different types of sensitive installations - not one country has matched their efforts in this field - should be taken into account very seriously by all of us. We believe that the problems of challenge inspections can only be solved through the medium of properly agreed procedures for managed access. If we concentrate on those, we might be able to solve the problems of the original and unique concept of challenge inspections: anytime, anywhere, without the right of refusal. Why is that so important? Besides the fact that there exists an emerging consensus that challenge inspections are not just a unique method of last resort to determine compliance, the concept of challenge inspections has acquired not only a political, but also a philosophical connotation: it is opening up the world for aims control and disarmament; it is a real step towards our stated common goal: "general and complete disarmament under strict and effective international control". If we weaken the original character of challenge inspections, doubts would be raised about the effectiveness of the chemical weapons ban as a security treaty. Consequently, political support for the treaty would be lost. There are those who advocate a filter mechanism to determine whether a challenge request constitutes a "detournement de pouvoir". The Netherlands believes that the introduction of such filter mechanisms would seriously harm the effectiveness of challenge inspections. CD/PV.568 9 (Mr, Wagenmakers. Netherlands) Legend has it that a hole in a dyke can be plugged with a finger. This is not so. From hard experience we have learned that, unless you build solid 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international relations and diplomacy, specifically the concept of challenge inspections and their role in ensuring compliance with treaties, such as the chemical weapons ban. The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that the text is likely from a meeting or negotiation between countries. The focus on international agreements, treaties, and the role of inspections suggests that the text is related to international relations and diplomacy.

**Category**
International relations, Science and technology