The language the Minister used was, at times, vague. He said that specific protection for such records was recognised as being necessary by the high level group, but he does not mention any argument on the matter. Why was this recognised? He just makes a statement on it, which is dangerous. The Minister went on to say that "the Secretary General to the Government must certify that the committee concerned meets the relevant requirements". It is not independent, it is too close to the Government. Independence is required in this instance.