It is important to be aware that in making its recommendations to the Minister, the board already has regard to the type of criteria provided for in this Bill. Enactment of the Bill will provide a statutory base for such criteria to which the Minister will have to have regard in dealing with recommendations from the board. The interim parole board has been set up on an administrative basis with a view to gaining experience of the issues of temporary release. The question of the establishment of the interim parole board on a statutory basis will be kept under review, taking into account the experience gained by the operation of the board.