Ms Phoebe Duvall:

I think another way potentially to reduce some of those conflicts the Deputy has mentioned is to ensure oversight and proper input into the ministerial statements. One specific recommendation I would make around that is in respect of section 24(2), which provides that the Minister may consult the public, other Ministers, public bodies etc. I would suggest making that a requirement. The more input we can get in the beginning, the fewer conflicts we will end up with in the end.