The Panel’s broad outline for working is as follows:

• Scoping and research; consideration of selection criteria; consultation with stakeholders; programming; invitation to submit formal proposals
  (by end January 2006)
  
• Closing date for submission of formal proposals
  (by end March 2006)
  
• Complete examination and evaluation of proposals
  (by end of summer 2006)
  
• Consideration and Report to the Secretary of State
  (by end January 2007)