Mr. Fred McBride:

I do not know precisely why this is the case. Given that there has been no regulation of the system and there has been no regulation of qualifications, experience and the type of people who might be suitable to be guardians ad litem, I would say perhaps the Deputy is right that the group is a closed shop. It is certainly self-selecting. They select themselves and put themselves forward to be guardians ad litemand this is simply the number who have done so. Without a proper system to determine whether they are qualified, experienced or suitable we have what we have. I agree with the Deputy's point; it is a point of major reform.