In addition to the improved relationship with the Civil Service, Opposition Members need independent research, backup and advice services. These services are provided in a number of ways in other parliaments. The Capitol Hill scenario could be followed whereby a pool of researchers is attached to the library and work on projects when asked to do so. If one wants to make a contribution, for example, on carbon energy taxes, one calls the library, outlines the general thrust of the contribution, and the researchers do most of the work.