I want to assure the Deputy that this is very far from the truth. Appointments may only be made to fill vacancies in establishments. I hope these appointments will be made within the next month. The Deputy must bear in mind that, in the case of the 25 appointments which were made some time ago, there was a lapse from July, 1975, to November, 1976, in making these appointments. Certain requirements must be fulfilled and, no matter how anxious one is to expedite these appointments, they can take a considerable time. I can only give the Deputy an assurance that the 17 appointments outstanding will be made within the next month or so.