Mr. Brian Conlan:

I accept the fact that this practice should cease. I think it must be put into a certain context, that the amount of moneys being put into salary top-ups at the CRC was less than 1% of its budget. When the CRC started its business in 1960, 100% of salaries were paid from donations and so it has come a long way and sometimes decisions must be made that are practical and pragmatic. I do accept, however, that the practice should cease. However, it is in place and it must be brought to a conclusion.