I think one of the things we have learned through the process is that there will always be very substantial resources devoted to combatting poverty and social exclusion. I think we'd be confident, hopefully, that we'll be able to maintain in real terms the resources that are currently available; the degree of improvement will be affected.
People often ask me what will happen to the targets. I say the targets will be met, but it might take a few years longer to meet them because of the slow-up in resources. Our economists--again from my colleague here at the institute--are predicting that the economic downturn we're currently experiencing will not last too long and that the basic fundamentals of our economy are sound. I certainly hope they're right, from our perspective.
In this instance, we believe the process will work to ensure that the resources that are there will continue to be managed more effectively. I've been around a good while; I've seen ups and downs in terms of economic development, and I often say the downturns provide opportunities to get rid of wasteful practices, to get rid of schemes that aren't working particularly well, and to have a leaner--meaner, if you like--system going forward, so that when the economy lifts up, the new funds that can then flow in will be used to better advantage.
I think that irrespective, in a way, of what happens to the economy, there is always a need for proper management, setting goals, setting priorities, and setting realistic targets to get the best return from what you're applying in terms of resources, personnel, and so on.