In order to get a good view of the whole process, we had contracts with Sussex Circle to look at the overall process, and in particular the exam.
The procedures that came into place in 2004 had two different groups involved in the selection process--an advisory panel, and the chair's selection board. The observation was made in the analysis by Sussex Circle that there were probably ways of streamlining a little.
The concern we had when we were doing our analysis was that they were two different groups of people, which meant that two different groups of people had to get up to speed on very complicated data for a large number candidates.
Our recommendation was not that those two should be merged, because we didn't feel we'd been able to flesh out the options enough. Our recommendation to the minister was that consideration be given to merging those two bodies, because we felt there were efficiencies to be gained.
Given the member's comments about the minister's decision to move forward, I have to conclude that consideration has been given, and it is seen to be a move in a direction of greater efficiency.