In December 1949, the UNCIP submitted its final report to the Security Council, voicing its frustration in trying to reach agreement on military withdrawals and the conditions for a plebiscite. The council then requested the President of the Security Council, General McNaughton of Canada, to negotiate with India and Pakistan, but in February he reported no significant progress. In April 1950, the responsibilities of the UNCIP were turned over to Sir Owen Dixon of Australia, who was given the title United Nations Representative for India and Pakistan. In September he reported failure to reach agreement on outstanding issues and asked to be relieved of his responsibilities. In April 1951, Dr. Frank Graham of the United States was appointed to succeed Sir Owen. The Council vainly suggested that, after three months, any remaining points of difference that could not be resolved with the aid of the United Nations representative should be submitted to arbitration. Graham made limited progress on some points of negotiation, but the unresolved issues after several additional years of effort were crucial to a final settlement, and the general stalement continued.