Mr. Simon O'Brien:

First of all, I was in that agency before I came into GSOC. We certainly have a good working relationship between the two agencies and meet regularly. If one looks at our contention that we should be able to launch inquiries under section 106, we would like that power. It is right as well that having worked within the auspices of the inspectorate, it having more ability to investigate the things it thinks need to be investigated would be helpful.

If one looks at the recommendations we have made out of investigations that have taken place in recent years, it is very useful to pick up on trends so as to stop complaints happening in the future. There is room for both agencies to have their powers increased but it is right to say that we have a very good working relationship as it stands.