Commissioners were appointed to the South Eastern Education and Library Board only because of the failure of Board members to operate effectively and within the resources allocated by my Department and voted by Parliament. I have always made clear that I would respond positively to any credible approach from Board members that was coupled with a firm assurance that they were prepared to work together constructively, meeting the necessary corporate governance requirements, taking decisions within the resources allocated and taking account of Government policy priorities. To date no such approach has been forthcoming.