Since I have been in New York as Australian Representative on the
Security Council I have noted with satisfaction the interest shown
by the Chilean Delegation, in the discussions of the Economic and
Social Council on the subject of the Economic and Employment
Commission.

It has always been the view of the Australian Government that this
Commission can be a most important influence on the formation of
economic policies by the Council. In the series of Preparatory
Conferences in London the Australian Delegation took a leading
part in drafting terms of reference which would direct the
attention of the Commission towards the need for
industrialization, and the problems caused by fluctuating exports
due to the failure of large nations to stabilize the employment
and spending power of their peoples. [2] These are, I believe,
matters of common concern to Chile, Australia and other countries
which are at a similar stage of economic development.

For these reasons I should be grateful if you would communicate
with your Foreign Minister, indicating to him the interest of
Australia in providing an expert member of the Economic and
Employment Commission. Australia is able to offer the names of
economic experts of high standing. I feel sure that an Australian
representative would make a clearly similar approach to the
problems before the Commission to that of the Latin-American
member, and strengthen the representation of the smaller, less
developed economies of the world.

H.V.EVATT

Minister of State for External Affairs