The legislation provides that State authorities will be obliged to seek NDFA advice. However, it is most important to note that the final decision on the structure and financing of a project remains a matter for the appropriate Minister, or where there is delegated sanction, the appropriate accounting officer or equivalent. The legislation also provides that I will issue guidance on the circumstances in which NDFA advice should be sought, taking account of the type of project or programme of projects, stage of development of a project and any other relevant factors and the need to comply with procurement rules and avoid conflict of interest. This guidance will be drafted with input from a cross-departmental team which will include a representative of the Office of the Attorney General in an advisory, rather than an executive, capacity. The NDFA will also be consulted.