Mr. John Paul Collins:

This has been the approach taken by the Department in terms of excluding representation organisations. There is no question about it. Also, it is fundamental that we are part of that steering group and the development of that strategy because we represent the communities that are most affected by substance misuse. Ms Quigley is right. There is a fear because we bring the analysis to it. We challenge current thinking. It is a direct approach by the Department in terms of the exclusion of community organisations.