Mr. John Wickham:

What we have to take into account is the commitment we have to explore the issue in its entirety. Some research has been published, but there are several components of research that will be presented in the coming weeks, including accelerated agent tests conducted by the same research framework partners. That body of evidence will be presented in the round combined with some work the Housing Agency is conducting in terms of visual assessment of foundations. We should keep in mind that the condition of those foundations in their current state forms part of their decision-making process to reassure themselves that the damage manifesting itself is not consistent with foundation failure. I do not want to prejudge any isolated piece of research when the full facts are not available to us. However, they will be available to us shortly. The NSAI has given a commitment to take that on board in its consideration of an amendment to IS 465 with the knowledge that is available to it.