Mr. Jim Breslin:

Pausing was considered as an option while the Government reached its decision. We looked at a number of options, including the option we have chosen. We considered not instructing the contractor for phase B and re-tendering, and looked at de-scoping the project. On balance, the Government made the decision to instruct, in order to get the benefits of this children's hospital as quickly as possible and to deliver it in its entirety.