If the Government genuinely does not want the chief executive to comment or make clear his or her views, it should not establish an authority. The concept of separate State bodies dates from the 1920s, when the ESB was established. Such bodies have separate boards in order that they can be flexible and free from the control of Ministers and their civil servants. If we are to establish a separate authority and a separate board with functions as outlined in the Bill, which are exactly what we want them to do, it is pointless to ask them to do only what the Minister wants. In such circumstances, perhaps we should not be setting up a separate authority.