spect for an observance of human rights and funda­ mental freedoms for all and on the establishment and maintenance of conditions of economic and social well- being in all countries"; and that "in a multi-racial society harmony and respect for human rights and freedoms and the peaceful development of a unified community are best assured when patterns of legisla­ tion and practice are directed towards ensuring the equality before the law of all persons regardless of race, creed or colour, and when economic, social, cul­ tural and political participation of all racial groups is on a basis of equality"; 2. Expresses appreciation of the work of the United Nations Commission on the Racial Situation in the Union of South Africa; 3. Decides that should any of the members of the Commission be unable to continue their membership, the member or members concerned shall, if the Gen­ eral Assembly is not sitting, be replaced by a person or persons appointed by the present President of the General Assembly in consultation with the Secretary- General; 4. Requests the Commission: (a) To continue its study of the development of the racial situation in the Union of South Africa : (i) With reference to the various implications of the situation for the populations affected; (ii) In relation to the provisions of the Charter and, in particular, to Article 14; (b) To suggest measures which would help to al­ leviate the situation and promote a peaceful settle­ ment ; 5 5. Invites the Government of the Union of South Africa to extend its full co-operation to the Com­ mission ; 6. Requests the Commission to report to the Gen­ eral Assembly at its ninth session. 469th plenary meeting, 8 December 1953. • See Official Records of the General Assembly, Eighth Ses­ sion, Supplement No. 16, document A/250S. 