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1 WORLD ORGAN' HEALTH Z А Т 0 N ORGANi5AТiОN MONDIALE DE LA SANTÉ NINTH WORLD Provisional HEALTH ASSEMBLZ agenda item 6.6 А9 /P &B /13 9 may 1956 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH PF.ё'CEFUL USEâ OF ATUuIC ENERC Report by the Director- General. 1. General 1,1 The developments in regard to the peaceful uses of atomic energy, between the Director -General s report to the Eighth orld Неal th AssemblyI and the seventeenth session of the Executive Board, in January and February of this year, are set out in Annex 15 to the report of that session of the Board2 and its appendices. 1,2 Before reviewing the present position, it may be useful to set out the various bodies which have been or are being set up to deal with this subject, and to give a rough indication of their several responsibilities. 1.3 In December 1954, the General Assembly of the United Nations, in its resolution 81O (7X),3 expressed the hope that an International Atomic Energy Agency would be established without delay, 1,4 In the same resolution, the Assembly de<:ided that an international technical conference of governments should be held and that the preparations for it should be entrusted to an advisory committee composed of representatives of sеvеn governments. The International Conference on the Peaeful Uses of Atomic Energy was held at Geneva in Au ust off. Rec.,д1д 11th Or. б3, Off, 1ёс. 7.д 11th Org, Q, off. Rec. W1d 11th Org. 6о, б6

2 А9/Р&Б/1з рае The subjects of resolution 810 (IX) concerned the United Nations and several specialized agencies, The co- ordination of their work is normally the function of the Administrative Committee on Co- ordination (ACC) but, as much of the work in connexion with the peaceful uses cf atomic energy requires specialized and technical knowledge, its co-ordination was entrusted to a sub -committee of the ACC, established in October 1955 for that purpose and known as the Atomic Energz Sub -Committee of the Administrative Committee on Co- ordination, The Secretary. - General of the United Nations is Chairman both of this Sub -Committee and of tkhe Advisory Committee mentioned in paragraph 1.4 and so provides a link between the two bodies, 1,6 Ii December 1955, the General Assembly of the United Nations discussed in its First Committee (political and security matters) what had been done and what further action should be taken in pursuance of resolution 810 (IX), WHO and other specialized agencies attended these discussions, the first time that WHO has taken part in the work of the First Committee. The General Assembly at that session adopted resolution 912 (X)1 in which it recommended that a second international conference of the same kind should be held in two or three years' time and that the Advisory Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy, mentioned in paragraph 1,4 above, should be continued, with rather wider terms of reference, to assist the Secretary -General. 1.7 The General Assembly at the same session, in ics Resolution l3 (X)2 established the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation, to receive, collate and disseminate recommendations, reports and other information about the effects cf ionizing radiation on man and his environment, 1,8 In this paper, these four bodies :d.l1 be referred to as, respectively, the International Ao mic Energy Agency, the ACC Atomic Energy Sub- Committee, the Advisory Committee and the Scientific Committee on Radiation, 1 Off. Rec. 1d 11th Or. 6g, Off, Rec, 1.д 11th Or. 68, 139

3 A9 /P&В /1э page 3 2. The International Atomic Energy Agence 2.1 Some of the questions that have to be considered in framing the constitution of a new international agency are set out in Appendix 6 to Annex 15 to the Report of the seventeenth session of the Executive Board and, in the body of that annex, extracts were given from a non -official draft of the Constitution of the International Atomic Energy Agency.l The governments sponsoring the new agency held a meeting in Washington in February 1956 to consider this draft. The specialized agencies were not represented at this meeting but the Secretary- General sent to the Director- General in January a preliminary draft of a study on the relationship of the International Atomic Energy Agency to the United Nations, and asked for comments. These comments of the Director -General were addressed principally to the necessity of making explicit mandatory provision in the constitution of the new agency as to its relations with the specialized agencies as well as with the United Nations; and he suggested that the provisions for this purpose in the Charter of the United Nations and in the constitutions of the specialized agencies provided a relevant and useful parallel. Detailed working arrangements could then be agreed on at a later stage and embodied in agreements between the new agency and the specialized agencies; on the lines of the agreements that had been made between the specialized agencies and the United Nations and between specialized agencies.2 i 2.2 A revised draft statute is now available from semi -official sources',3 the articles of this new draft, quoted in an annex,4 are of particular interest in so far as they concern the terms of reference of the new agency and its possible relationship with WHO. It will be noted that among the functions of the new agency, as there stated, are the interchange of scientific information and the protection of health in relation to atomic energy projects; also that agreements may be made with "any other organizations the work of which is related to that of the agency ". It is understood that this draft constitution will be considered at a general conference of Member States of the United Nations and its specialized agencies at New York in September It is hoped that the specialized agencies themselves will also be invited to this conference, 1 Off. Roc. Wid 11th Org. 68, 142 and Basic documents э United Nations Communication to the Press No of 24 April Annex 1

4 A9 /P&B /13 page 4 3,, The Atomic Energy Sub -Committee of the Administrative Committee on Co-ordination 3,1 This Sub -Committee has held one preliminary meeting in December 1955, which was convened by the Secretary- General primarily to discuss the functions, procedures and general scope of work of the Sub- Committee, Some of the specialized agencies were not yet in a position tr discuss other questions, but points of substance were raised by some representatives, The more important of these points related to the several responsibilities of the agencies and their relation to the proposed International Atomic Energy ALency. The representatives of some of the specialized agencies put before the Sub -Committee the relevant work on which they were engaged or which they proposed to undertake, and the statement presented by WHO is reproduced in Annex 15 to the Report cf the Seventeenth session of the Executive Board Representatives of some other specialized agenices mentioned fields of work, in some of which WHO is concerned, UNESCO proposes to undertake in a study cf the effects of all kinds of radiation on the life, growth and. reproduction of cells and hoped that FAO and ЦНО would take part in the study. It will be important to the basic study of cancer, UNESCO proposes also a study of the effects of radioactive substances on life, and to organize a series cf symposia. a very broad subject which will call for co- ordination between agencies, This is FAO has for scme time been interested in the possible effects of ionizing radiation on agriculture and food supplies, and ILO, UNESCO, WHO, ICAO and the Transport and Communications Division of UN are concerned with problems of the transport of radio -isotopes. WHIT investigation of the effects of radiation on man will be of interest to ICAO in this connexion and of more general interest to III, 3,3 The second meeting of the ACC Atomic Energy Sub -Committee, which will consider more fully the work that should be undertaken by the United Nations and the several specialized agencies, was expected to take place in March 1956; but the meeting has been twice postponed and will probably be held in July. 1 Off. Rec. '1d 11th Org, 68, 125 and 140

5 A9/Р&в/1Э page 5 4. The Uni red Nations Scientific Committee on the EE'fects cf Atomic Radiation 4.1 The Scientific Committee on Radiation held its first session at New York in March 1956 and at its first meeting agreed that the specialized agencies might attend as observers. лrio was se represented and submitted to the Committee the paper reproduced as an annex to this document,l The Committee considered the following particular subjects: (i) genetics (ii) the effects of radiation by internally absorbed isotopes (iii) the effects cf external radiation (iv) natural radiation background (v) exposures during medical procedures (vi) occupational exposure and (vii) environmental contamination. 4.2 It will be rioted from the General Assembly resolution 913 (X), cited in paragraph 1.7 above, that the main function of the Scientific Committee on Radiation is +"to receive and assemble in an appropriate and useful form. information furnished by States Members of the United Nations or members cf the specialized agencies" on problems relating to the effects cf ionizing radiation on man and his environment, and that the resolution '1геquests the specialized agenices to concert with the Committee concerning any work they may be doing or,:antemplating within the sphere of the Committeets terms of reference to assure proper co- ordination " Paragraph 2 (a) (ii) of the resolution, for e.-аmlle, refers to 'reports on scientific observa- tions and exюeriiпents relevant to the effects cf ionizing radiation upon man and his environment'1, which will include cr teuс on several сuestions in which W-IG is interested. But these terms cf reference cover a very wide field and in fact there was at this first session nc indication that the Committee proposed itself to undertak investigations that fell within the competence of the specialized agencies; it. appeared that they would rather seek co- operation and assistance. 4.3 The Committееl s terms of reference limit their direct sources cf information tc Member States of the United Nations and of the specialized agencies, and provide for consultation with the specialized agencies, but it was said that the Committee should use all the information available tc it, whatever its source, is understood that, for example, the International Commission on Radiological (It Protection and the International Commission on Radiological Units could submit to WHO any information that they thought should be brought to the notice of the Committee.) 1 Annex 2

6 А9/Р&B /13 page 6 4,4 The following are some extracts from the report of the Committee on the scope of its work, of more particular medical interest: 'Genetics l This year the human geneticists will meet at a congress on human genetics. This opportunity should be used, with the assistance of the World Health Organization, to seek advice about the possibility of setting up a standard of recognition for one or more clearly recognizable medical conditions thought to be largely or solely genetic in origin. The effects of.irradiation by internally absorbed isotopes and the effects of external radiation The Committee considers that information should be collected on the physio- logical and pathological changes caused by the retention of known amounts of radio.etive substances in the body and by external irradiation. The information should be obtained by examining: (a) patients who are under radiation therapy or radio -isotope treatment or have undergone repeated radiological examinations; (b) workers exposed to external irradiation hazards or internal radioactive contamination, In both cases, attention is drawn to the need tc maintain proper medical and health records. In carrying out observations, attention should be given in particular, but not limited, to the following conditions: (а) leukaemia and cancer observed in adults (cutaneous epitheliomas, lung cancer, cancer of the thyroid, sarcomas, etc.), malignancies observed in children (cancer of the thyroid, etc.); (b) physiop tthological changes in the blood and marrow, and in the electro -encephalogram; biochemical changes (urinary elimination of amino- acids, plasmatic and urinary enzymes),

7 . ti A9/P&В/1.3 page 7 i+the Committee considers further that the results of we rk already done should be collected and studied and that new research should be éncouraged in particular in the following fields: (a) Fundamental research on (iii) modifications of immunological phenomena and pathogenic action of infectious agents after irradiation of the host; Exposures during medical procedures and occupational exposure The Соmmi.teе should establish means of speedy collection and dissemination of information on any accidental over -exposure of human beings, The Committee seeks information as to the amount of irradiation, particu^ Carly to the gonads, resulting from medical procedures such as diagnostic radiological examinations. The Committee recommends that continuing personal files be maintained for all individuals whose occupation exposes them to ionizing radiations. These files should include the results of relevant periodic medical examinations, The Committee recommends that the personal files for all, whose occupation exposes them to ionizing radiations, include histories of intercurrent infections. 4 5 Since the date of its first session, the Committee has issued to Member States of the United Nations or of specialized agencies questionnaires asking for information on some matters within its terms of reference,

8 approved А9/Р&В/13.,.. page 8 The United Nations Advisory Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy 5.1 The Advisory Committee met in March 1956, The specialized agencies were net invited to attend this session, It should be noted that the Director- General had cabled to the Secretary -General, calling attention to paragraph B 6 of the General Assembly resolution 810 (IX) (cited in paragraph 1,3 above) which sugests consultation between the Advisory Committee and the competent specialized agencies, including WHO, on plans for an international conference on the peaceful uses of atomic energy. 6, Action taken by some other specialized agencies 6,1 Before the further action taken and ccntе aрlatеd by WHO is described, it may be useful at this point to mention shortly the proposals of some ether specialized agencies. јla1s participation in work relating to the peaceful uses of atomic energy was considered.by its Governing Body in November 1955, It authorized the Director - General to submit proposals for a small technical committee to review the safety and health aspects of the problem, to meet requests for technical assistance in this field and to submit from time to time reports cn training problems and labour management relations arising out cf the use of atomic energy. The eighth conference of FAO approved FАО1s co- operation in the international аiоmiс energy programme. It considered that FAO has a responsibility for assisting in the exchange of informa- tion, especially concerning the progress and applications of research in its field of competence, and authorized a post for a professional officer in this field, The Executive Board of UNESCO, in November 1955, requested the Direct or- General to include in the draft programme for 1957 and 1958 proposals for co- operation in the inter- aency programme for the peaceful utilization of atomic energy through basic research in this and related scientific fields, training cf specialists and diffusion of scientific knowledge, In March 1956, it, an agreement between UNESCO and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN),

9 A9 /рц/1з Page 9 7 Further action taken and contemplated by WHO 7.1 The course for health physicists, held in Stockholm in 1955, and organized jointly by the Government of Sweden, the Atomic Energy Commission of the United States and WHO, is mentioned in Annex 15 to Тhe Report of the Seventeenth Session of the k cecuti.ve Board,1 8. Admission со efz icial re3.atibnship of ICRP anд 2CRU 8,1 Two important non -governmental organizations were admitted to official relations with WHO by resolution ЕB17.Rb6 of the seventeenth session of the Executive Board, the International Commission on Radiological Protection (2CRP)2 and the International Commission on Radiological Units ('CRU), 8,2 In April 1956 those commissions held a joint conference, at which WHO was represented by an observer, t, consider and revise their recommendations, The two commissions invited members of the WHO secretariat to take part in a joint informal seminar; and they had previously assisted WHO to select appropriate members for the WHO study group on radiological units and radiological protection, and gave advice on the agenda for the study group mentioned below. 9. Study group on radiological unies and radiological protection This study group, convened by the Director- General, met later in April and considered the general work of WHO.on protection against radiation and on the disposal of radio..activewaste, how WHO could help in establishing adequate X -ray and radio-isotope standards for medical use and how such standards could be distributed; the training cf technical workers; the desirable modifications in medical education; and the disposal of radic- activewaste, with proper regard to public heа1rh, The final report cf the study group has not yet been issued. It will be presented by the Director -General to the Executive Board at a coming session. 1 Off. Reo.,Wid 11th Org. 68, Off. Rec. fl.d Юlth Org. 68, 129 (foot- note)

10 л;/p&в/l3 page Study group an the effect cf radiation on human genetics (in preparation) In August of this year the Director -General will convene in Copenhagen another study group, on the effect of radiation on human genetics, immediately after the meeting there cf the International Congress on Human Genetics, The convening of this study group will give effect to the views expressed by the Executive Beard, in its resolution EB17,R49, after considering the proposal submitted by the Government of Denmark to the seventeenth sessional and is within the programme of work of fhe United Nations Scientific Committee on Radiation, The main points of the agenda are consideration of the more clearly recognizable medical conditions thought tc be largely cr solely genetic in origin; the general practicability of human genetic surveys in areas of high natural background and of the collection of genetic data from the offspring of radiologically exposed cases; an attempt to assess how far animal data are applicable to human genetics, 11, 'vjho and future international conferences on the peaceful uses of atomic ener,y The contribution of WHO to the 1955 International Conference at Geneva is reported in Annex 15 to the Report of the seventeenth session cf the Executive Board,2 As is said in paragraph 1,6 above, resolution 912 (X) of the General Assembly recommended that a second international conference on the same subject should be.held in two or three years' time, At the Atomic Sub -,Committee of the ACC, the representatives cf WHO expressed the view, in which they were supported by the representatives of FAO, that it might be preferable to convene a number cf smaller conferences, attended by experts in particular sections of the subject, 12, Financial implications Attention is called to the statement in the Proposed Programme and Budget Estimates for 1957,3 to the effect that the budgetary provision so far made for work by WHO in connexion with the peaceful uses cf atomic energy is on a modest scale, because the definite proposals submitted are mainly concerned with preliminary investigations and co-юrdinatиcn, and that the work may well develop beyond these initial limi c,s and require the Organization to assume greater financial obligations, 1 Off. Rec. W1d HI.th Or, 68, 24 and Off, Rec. Wid H1th 0rg Of.f. Нег ; )1:d i1i.i-.h Orü. xv, 22 and Ь2

11 А9 /Р св /13 page 11 ANNEX 1 Excerpts from the Draft Statute of the International Atomic Energy Agency1 "ARTICLE II - Objectives The Agency shall seek to accelerate and enlarge the contribution cf atomic energy to the peace, health, and _prosperity of the world, It shall ensure, sc far as it is able, that assistance provided by it er at its request cr under its supervision or control is not used in such a way as to further any military purpose. "ARTICLE III - Functions A, The Agency shall be authorized: 1, to encourage and assist research on, and development and practical application cf, atomic energy for peaceful uses throughout the world; and, if requested to de so, to act as an intermediary for the p`sposes of securing the performance of services or the supplying cf materials, equipment, or facilities by one member cf the Agency for another; and to perform any operation or service useful in the practical application of atomic energy for peaceful purposes; 2, to make provision, in accordance with this statute, for materials, services, equipment, and facilities to moot the needs of research on, and development and practical application cf, atomic energy for peaceful purposes, including the production cf electric power, with due consideration for the needs of the under-developed areas of the world; 3. tc fester the exchange cf scientific and technical information on peaceful uses cf atomic energy; 4, to encourage the exchange of scientists and experts in the field of peaceful uses cf atomic energy; 1 United Nations Communication to the?press - No of 24 April 1956

12 А9/.Р&В/1.З page 32 Annex 1 В. In carrying out its functions, the Agency shall; 4, submit reports on its activities tc thе General Assembly of the United Nations and, when appropriate, tc the Security Ccuneil: if, in conned.cn with the activities cf the Agency there should arise questions that are within the competence of the Sесurity Council, the Agency shall notify the Security Council, as the organ bearing the main responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, and may also take the measures open to it under this statute, including those provided in paragraph C of article XII; З. submit reports to the Economic and Social Council and other organs of the United NaтΡions on matters within the competence of these organs, IIARTICLE VIII - Exchange cf Information A. Each Member should make available such information as would, in the judgement of the member, be helpful to the Agency. B. Each member shall make available to the Agency all scientific information developed as a result of assistance extended by the Agency pursuant to article XI, C, The Agency shall assemble and make available in an accessible form the informa- tion made available to it under paragraphs A and B of this article, It shall take positive steps to enccurage the exchange among its members of information relating to the nature and peaceful uses cf atomic energy and shall serve as an intermediary among its members for this purpose, 11A1 ТICLE IX - Supplying cтf Materials I. The Agency shall as soon as practicable establish or acquire such cf the following as may be necessary:.. 3, adequate health and safety measures;

13 A9/P&в/13 page 13 Annex 1 "ARTICLE XI - Agency Projects E. Before approving a project under this Article, the Board of Governors shall give due consideration to: З. the adequacy of proposed health and safety standards for handling and storing materials and for operating facilities; F. Upon approving a project, the Agency shall enter into an agreement with theliembere or group of Members submitting the project, which agreement shall: 2. provide for transfer of special fissionable materials from their then place of custody, whether the materials be in the custody 6f the Agency or of the Member making them available for use in Agency projects, to the Member or group of Members submitting the project, under conditions which ensure the safety of any shipment required and meet applicable health and safety standards; "ARTICLE XII - Agency Safeguards A. With respect to any Agency project or other arrangement where the Agency is requested by the parties concerned to apply safeguards, the Agency shall have the following rights and responsibilities to the extent relevant to the project or arrangement: 2. to require the observance of any health and safety measures prescribed by the Agency;

14 A9 /Р&В /l3 page Annex 1 B. The Agency shall, as necessary, establish a staff of inspectors. The staff of inspectors shall have the responsibility of examining all operations conducted by the Agency itself to determine whether the Agency is complying with the health and safety measures prescribed by it for application to projects subject to its approval, supervision or control, and "ARTICLE XVI - Relationship with Other Organizations A. The Board of Governors, with the approval of the General Conference, is authorized to enter into an agreement or agreements establishing an appropriate relationship between the Agency and the United Nations and any other organizations the work of which is related to that of the Agency. B. The agreement or agreements establishing the relationship of the Agency and the United Nations shall provide for: 1. submission by the Agency of reports as provided for in sub - paragraphs B -4 and B -5 of Article III; 2. consideration by the Agency of resolutions relating to it adopted by the General Assembly or any of the Councils of the United Nations and the submission of reports, when requested, to the appropriate organ of the United Nations on the action taken by the Agency or by its Members in accordance with this Statute as a result of such consideration.

15 А9 /Р /13 page 15 ANNEX 2 STAT а wi T PRESENTED BY WHO TO THE UN SCIENTIFIC COЛM'tITTRR ON RADIATION The general policy of WHO on the health aspects of the peaceful uses of atomic energy is very shortly as follows: 1. Ti help in the training of health personnel in atomic energy work by means of fellowships and courses. This includes the training of physicians and health physicists working at atomic energy installations and also public health administrators. Aid in training medical users of radioisotopes is also being given. 2. To collect and distribute information on the health problems of atomic energy and on the use of radio- sctopesin medicine and public health. In this activity WHO is ready to co- operate with this Committee as required. З. Ti take a particular interest in the health problems involved in the location of reactors and in radioactive waste disposal. These are in fact the problems of particular interest to public health administrators. 4. To encourage standardization of methods where this would be beneficial in close collaboration with competent bodies such as for instance the International Commission on Radiological Units. 5. To encourage and co- ordinate research on the health aspects of radiation. Under the latter heading WHO has considered including work on the collection of information on radiation accidents with health implications, if this could be obtained. No doubt WHO would be the appropriate organization as a clearing house and repository of this sort of information on a world wide basis. As mentioned in the Report of the Working Group on Genetics WHO is interested also in the effects of radiation on human genetics and is convening a st.:dy group at Copenhagen immediately after the meeting of the International Congress on Human Genetics this summer. Among the points to be discussed would be consideration of

16 А9/Р&В/13 page б Annex 2 the more clearly recognizable medical conditions thought to be largely or solely genetic in origin. There would also be discussion on the general practicability of human genetic surveys in areas of high natural background, and of the collection of genetic data from the offspring of radiologically exposed cases. Also an attempt would be made to assess the degree of applicability of animal data to human genetics. It may be considered that WHO might be able to help in co- ordinating the approach to certain investigations recommended by this Committee. I am able to say that WHO would give the most favourable consideration to assisting in this sort of way those investigations of more direct relevance to health. For instance informal meetings of representatives of national research institutions willing to participate in the surveys recommended by the Committee, might be desirable to reach agreement on standardized procedures. This would be one example of the co- ordinating activity which WHO would be able to perform. Furthermore WHO might appoint a consultant to travel round institutions in different countries collecting the same information so as to follow up the work and ensure comparable results.

17 p WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION NINTH WORLD HEALTH ASSEï4BLY Agenda item 6.6 ORGANISATION MONDIALE DE LA SANTÉ CJ V A9/P&В/13 Add.l М ц 11 I 1s56', uay , ORIGINAL: ENGLISH! 'д PEACEFUL USES OF ATOï iс ENERGY Supplementary Report of the Director- General Since document А9 /Р&В/13 has been circulated, the Director- General has been informed of the resolution taken by the UNESCO Executive Board, at its 43rd session,. túe хаоn wэth the United Nations and the Speciali d Agencies ' ee a uses of atomic energy ". The text of this resolution is as follows: "The Executive Board, Having considered the Director -General's reports 43 EX /13 and 43 EX /13 Addendum 1: Deeming it advisable that UNESCO should develop as effective a programme as possible to reinforce and supplement the action of the United Nations and other Specialized Agencies concerned to promote the utilization of atomic energy for peaceful purposes, Considering that this programme while being in conformity with resolution IV , adopted by the eighth session of the General Conference, concerning the "utilization of atomic energy for education, science and culture and other peaceful purposes, with a view to raising the standard of life of the people in all parts of the world ", should take account of the activities since undertaken or projected by the United Nations, and other Specialized Agencies, Considering further that responsibility for determining the definitive work plan of UNESCO in every branch lies with the successive sessions of the General Conference, Authorizes the Director- General: I. (a) to make available to the United Nations Scientific Committee on the effects of atomic radiation any information it may be able to obtain in that connexion, particularly from the International Council of Scientific Unions; (b) to direct UNESCO's efforts, in the matter of radioisotopes, to the development of their use in scientific research, especially by facilitating their rapid transit to laboratories in the territories of Member States;

18 A9 /Р &в /13 Add,1 page 2 (c) to embark, in 1956 and 1957, on preliminary investi'ations and consultations with a view to convening, as soon as possible, an international conference on the training of specialists in peaceful uses of atomic energy; (d) to continue its efforts for the promotion of basic research on cell biology, animal and plant genetics and radio -biology, and to promote studies on the maintenance and breeding of strains of animals for laboratory use and on laboratories for the study of life under controlled conditions; (e) to continue to disseminate all available scientific and technological information on the peaceful uses of atomic energy to the various countries. To submit to the 44th session of the Executive Board proposals for together with budget estimates, whereby UNESCO, in co- operation with Member States, National Commissions and international non -governmental organizations, can provide in the contemporary world objective information and promote an understanding of the major social, moral and cultural problems involved in the peaceful utilization of atomic energy. II.. III. To submit to the Executive Board at its 45th session a report prepared for the ninth session of the General Conference on the present role of UNESCO in connexion with the peaceful uses of atomic energy."