It was envisaged, possibly by the Unionists in the type of situation that occurred last October or a recurrence of something similar, that the commission would be in a position to form a judgment, make recommendations and so on and that there would be improved the sanctions against misbehaviour by one party or the other. Since the elections, the political context for this has changed completely, and the issue is no longer one of reassuring the Ulster Unionist Party in order that Mr. Trimble can return as First Minister with the support of his party, as the result has put the DUP into poll position. The members of the commission have scope in the coming months to play a confidence building role before any institutions are re-established. If they are able to give positive reports on progress or lack of incidents this will create a climate which will make it easier for all parties, including the DUP, following a review, to put the institutions back together.