5. On the matter of opening more offices, the Committee does not support the expansion of the PP's footprint in the medium term, although in the absence of a plan it accepts that it cannot fairly evaluate the proposed expansion. The Committee strongly believes that the PP is not using its present resources as effectively and efficiently as it could. Given the scarcity of resources, the Committee strongly believes that the PP needs to investigate alternative/innovative ways of expanding its footprint in the meantime.