I wasn't doing this job in 1993, but I think there are a lot of issues on the public record in terms of why the government and Parliament chose the option it did choose. I think there are a number of issues. It was placed in the Auditor General's office for one reason, because of the past that the Auditor General's office had with respect to the audit function, and as well, the credibility the Auditor General had at the time and the importance of impartiality with respect to this issue.
I believe there were also issues around institutional streamlining, etc. A decision was taken during a period where there were very significant cuts taking place across government, and so there was great attention brought to bear on the resource implications for establishing such an office.
I think those are largely the ones on the public record.