John Whelan (Labour)

I thank the Minister. It is really good news that the review is concluded and that schemes will be notified as and from tomorrow. This is very important for many schemes because, although many accepted there had to be modifications and changes and that there were budgetary limitations, the lack of clarity was crippling their ability to proceed with any vigour. The development is very important.

I welcome the fact that the Minister, in her wisdom and as part of the review process, has embedded in the system an appeals process. When there is a change of structure and system and a new template, it is important that the sponsors and supervisors be given a chance, where necessary and appropriate, to make their case and appeal if they believe certain circumstances have not been taken into account. I welcome this. Could the Minister elaborate a little on the appeals process and how it will work?