text: not approve a 1.7 per cent rise in expenditure or an appropriation for the travel of representatives of national liberation movements. 87. Mr. ORSATELLI (France) said his delegation had voted in favour of the appropriation as a whole, but had voted against the proposed reclassification of posts since it felt that the procedure had been inadequate and should have been better monitored. Section 22 -Office of the United Nations Disaster Relief Co-ordinator 88. The CHAIRMAN referred the Committee to the appropriation proposed by the Secretary-General, and recommended by ACABQ, of $5,187,100 for the biennium 1986-1987, and to the relevant recommendations contained in paragraphs 676 and 677 of CPC's report (A/40/38). He invited the Committee to take a decision on section 22 as a whole. 89. Mr. r-tONIRRUZAMAN (Bangladesh) said that his country, being in a disaster-prone region and having recently suffered from natural catastrophes, attached great importance to UNDRO's work. His delegation particularly welcomed programme elements 1.1, 2.1 and 2.2, and felt that the latter two should be accorded due priority. 90. Hr. SINGH (Fiji) said that his country too was in a region prone to natural disasters and greatly appreciated UNDRO's efforts, particularly in disaster preparedness. It nevertheless stressed the need to guard at all times against duplication of effort, and noted the Secretariat had taken heed. Subprogramme 3 did seem to reflect some degree of overlapping between prevention and preparedness, he urged the Secretariat to do its utmost to ensure that funds were used to the best effect. 91. Mr. ANNAN (Director, Budget Division), replying to a question by~ SHEAROUSE (United States of America), said that the Secretariat was not aware of any recent departure from the guidelines adopted for the use of grants for emergency assistance. I ... A/C.5/40/SR.36 English Page 17 92. Mr. JEMAIEL (Tunisia) said that his country, which had been stricken by floods 
analysis: The text appears to be discussing the budget and expenditures of the United Nations, specifically in relation to the Office of the United Nations Disaster Relief Co-ordinator (UNDRO). The speakers mentioned are discussing the importance of UNDRO's work in disaster-prone regions and the need for effective use of funds. This suggests that the category is likely to be related to humanitarian aid and relief.