In terms of internal affairs, we support further reform of the rotating Presidency and the creation of a full-time Secretary General of the Council. Members will be aware that when the High Representative position filled by Javier Solana was created, it was married to the post of Secretary General. It is not possible to fulfil both these offices since the High Representative must visit the four corners of the earth. Creation of a full-time Secretary General post would address the administrative ills which result from a lack of continuity.