He said the panel would complete a new report in 2008.

The panel has not completed its work.

He said that when the panel completed its report, perhaps next year, he would send the Legislature the findings.

In all, 32 panels completed the first phase of the project.

The panel above him completed its turn.

Completing each panel unlocked other areas to explore or panels to complete.

The British-led panel completed its report last week.

The panel began work on the report in 1987 and completed a 137-page draft copy in May.

"I will be fighting to ensure that the panel completes this important task," she said.

But Mr. Everett said the panel had not completed its investigation.