6.1.1 The JICS indicated that the proposal for its organisational restructuring emanated from a workshop held in June 2011, and that it was submitted for the Minister of Correctional Services' consideration and approval in mid-August 2012. Should approval be granted too late in the current financial year, the DCS' planning will not reflect an appropriate allocation to the JICS in the 2013/14 financial year. Needless to say the uncertainty with regard to whether the restructuring would be approved also impacts on the JICS' planning. The response to the proposal should be provided as soon as possible, to ensure adequate financial planning, and to ensure that inmates will be able to as soon as possible start benefiting from the changes the restructuring will bring about.