The Minister of State rightly said now is the time for action. We hoped he would make a clear, definitive statement, including details of the Departments and locations involved and a time-scale. We are seeking a reiteration of the clear pledge given in December 1999 and a statement of fact setting out how the programme is to be rolled out. Unfortunately, once again we and those locations seeking a Government office have been bitterly disappointed, as are the 18,000 civil servants who have over-subscribed to the scheme.