With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 37 and 38 together. As the preparation of the White Paper requires not only adequate consideration by my Department but also consultation with other State Departments in regard to matters affecting them, the period of preparation is no longer than necessary. Further consultations, as indicated by the Deputy, with organisations interested in the White Paper would not, in my opinion, serve any useful purpose at this stage and would indeed have the effect of prolonging the period of its preparation.