Ms Kath Cottier:

The timeline is very ambitious. It will require genuine focus on the part of everyone who is part of it. They will have to be very clear on the outcomes and outputs we need. The working group has to meet within the timeline in question, as far as we are concerned, because we are relying on some sort of financial redress in the budget. We will be keeping a very close eye on progress. While there are many aspects that we want to close off in the future, our focus is really on solving the crisis people are currently experiencing and keeping the promise in this regard.

On the timeline, the Minister has told us he is appointing the chairman. The next phase will involve the committee members. We have actively engaged in the process. It is behind. Obviously, the Minister would have to answer for himself but I believe he would like to be further ahead than he is now. There is still hope, however, that a committee will be formed before Christmas.