Progress of the work of the eleventh session of the General Assembly and closing date of the session

XI. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE
1109. Progress of the work of the eleventh session of the General Assembly and closing date of the session

Whereas the General Assembly, on 15 November 1956, fixed 15 February 1957 as the closing date for its eleventh session, Whereas the programme of work of the session and the progress achieved to date require a reconsideration of that decision, The General Assembly Decides:

1. To amend its decision of 15 November 1956 in order that meetings may be continued beyond 15 February 1957 as necessary;

2. To urge the Committees to expedite their work in order that the consideration of the items remaining on their agenda, including the consideration of the reports on these items in plenary meeting, may be completed not later than 23 February 1957;

3. To examine not later than 23 February whatever arrangements are necessary regarding an extension of the eleventh session for the purpose of giving further attention to agenda items 66 and 67.

655th plenary meeting,
15 February 1957.
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