Mr. Sam Waide:

I may answer part of that question. Again, this goes back to a previous committee appearance where I described, as my colleague, Mr. Walsh, has also described, the demand. We all recognise the increase in demand. There is an increasing demand for this service. We have most recently completed an evaluation of the long term over the next five years. This demand is not going to reduce; the only thing it is going to do is increase. There are resources required to deliver this service. To date, we have submitted a request for the sanction of permanent testers, which was approved.

Since we last met, that evaluation has been completed. We have identified the need for additional testers, as Mr. Walsh referred to earlier. I would suggest that if there is a long-term demand then a permanent sanction is really required to deliver this service long term as opposed to having temporary arrangements.