Professor John McHale:

I thank the Chairman.

I will respond to the question on the peer review and then ask my colleagues to respond on a number of the other topics. The Deputy is correct that the peer review was published today. The review was carried out by an international panel, chaired by the former head of the Swedish fiscal council, Lars Jonung, and two other members. They carried out an in-depth review of the operation of the council, in respect of which they held discussions with many of the stakeholders, including members of this committee, employers, media, unions and other bodies. Overall, its assessment of the job we are doing was positive. The panel made a number of particular suggestions, including in relation to our communications strategy. For some amazing reason it was of the view that our publications are a little turgid, which I do not understand.