We endorse the general approach outlined in the Green Paper, which is currently out to consultation. However, it is essential that equivalent proposals for NI reflect need here. On this basis I have instructed officials from the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to draft an NI equivalent paper in conjunction with other Departments and taking account of the views of other stakeholders. It is our intention that this paper will be issued for public consultation before the end of January 2007.