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country. He then introduced a draft resolution indicating that the Committee deemed it inexpedient to make fresh recommendations on migration before the studies already called for by the Economic and Social Council had been considered. At his invitation the New Zealand delegation associated itself with this proposal. The representative of Mexico stated that he would support the Soviet Union - New Zealand resolution, adding that rather than import further labour, Latin American countries should reduce their mortality rates, raise their standards of living, and provide technical training for the indigenous Indian and mestizo population. The Indian delegate submitted an additional resolution, deeming inexpedient any further action by the Committee, but transmitting records of the Committee's discussions to the Economic and Social Council. The Committee then had before it three proposals—(i) The Soviet Union - New Zealand proposal to take no action ; (ii) The Indian proposal to refer to the Economic and Social Council the draft resolutions and amendments, together with records of the discussions in committee ; (iii) An Argentinian proposal to refer the draft resolutions to a drafting committee. The first of these propositions was rejected by 17 votes (N.Z.) for, 19 against, with 4 abstentions, and the second accepted by 29 (N.Z.) to 4 with 6 abstentions. The third was in consequence not voted on. In the plenary session the resolution originally proposed by the Indian delegation was adopted without vote. Organization of the Work of the Economic and Social Council Two proposals regarding the work of the Economic and Social Council were submitted by Lebanon. These proposals called upon the Council—(a) To give renewed consideration to the organization of its work, including the number and length of its sessions, and determination of priorities for agenda items ; and (b) To consult with the Security Council regarding means of implementing Article 65 of the Charter, which provides for mutual assistance as between the Economic and Social Council and the Security Council. The Soviet representative objected to the item being placed before the Committee after it had completed its consideration of Chapter I of the Economic and Social Council report, to which the items related. The Committee decided not to incorporate the items on its agenda, but suggested to Dr Malik of the Lebanon that he raise the matter at the next Economic and Social Council session.