Dr. Patrick O'Brien:

Obviously, I was not suggesting that 38% was an adequate representation, but it is better than the comparators in the UK. Ethnic diversity is something we would to have a completely different conversation about as well. It is going to become increasingly an issue we will all need to grasp.

In terms of politics being a driver, the Chair gave a great example, better than any I have on file, which was that if politicians are committed to this as a whole, they can push it through. Couple that with the capacity to approach people directly, which I fear may be lost under a much more formal process, there is the potential for things to slow down. This is hemmed in by all sorts of caveats. That is my concern about moving to a more formal process.