Mr. John Beggs:

Certainly in terms of individuals. People have presented to the commissioner and received support and advice from same. Individuals can also present to the VSS and receive access to funding and services. However, a jurisdictional issue around group funding has been raised with the commission. We have received representations from groups outside Northern Ireland. Given those representations, we have reviewed our position and, as of this week, are finalising advice to the First and deputy First Ministers on giving access to groups outside Northern Ireland. I do not want to pre-empt the outcome but we have reviewed the representations and will make a strong recommendation. This will take account of the fact that there is an inconsistency between individuals and groups.