224. That being the case, there is plainly a big communication job to do and you are the adviser and guider for Government departments on how they should assess the value of these projects and whether to go ahead with them, but as with many things the communication is very much part of the answer. What steps are being looked at by your office or others in terms of improving the level of communication and understanding about PFI?
(Mr Gershon) With which community?
225. With the wider public. They were the first people you mentioned in your earlier answer.
(Mr Gershon) In that area I think we have to look for direction from ministers as to what they would like to see done and I do not regard that as something I can do off my own bat.
226. But you accept there is a need to do something?
(Mr Gershon) We clearly input. I just said I think on the clarity of understanding of the benefits and some of the currently held conceptions there is always room to do better. That is my personal opinion, which I may get shot for when I leave.
Mr Bacon: I think that is absolutely right. Thank you very much.