Mr. John McKeon:

We have not dismissed it. I reiterate that the language is important. I do not mean to be difficult. We did not dismiss anybody. We gave this decision really careful consideration. It was not reached lightly, dismissed or treated out of hand. We have looked at the legal advice we have received. We have looked at the impact that compliance would have on our ability to deliver services. We have taken those things into account. As I have said, as Accounting Officer I must defend the interests of the Department. I cannot do anything other than wait for an enforcement notice. If the enforcement notice that is received is the same as the letter of 15 August, it is very likely that we will appeal it.