The purpose of the Crown Agents indulging in the activities to which the hon. Gentleman refers is largely to build up the reserves of the Crown Agents, which are largely to the benefit of the principals themselves, and the principals have shown their confidence in this policy. I understand that the hon. Gentleman has a Question to put to me next week about the appointment of Mr. Challis, but, having made this statement today, I should tell the hon. Gentleman that the Chairman of the Crown Agents, when the appointment was mooted, considered Mr. Challis in the way in which a civil servant would be considered. He consulted me, and I consulted others. I therefore share the responsibility for it. I had no reason to object to this appointment because I believed that it was in line with the rules that apply to the Civil Service.