The Ministry of Finance, in its capacity as ministry of budget and ministry of general economic policy, scrutinises new proposals (regulations and economic measures) for economic and structural consequences before cabinet decisions. The ministry also makes comments on such proposals at an administrative level  earlier in the policy formulation cycle. However, these comments are not public as they take part within and between the ministries. The Ministry of Culture and Equality is responsible for coordinating the Governments equality policies and has a specific responsibility regarding gender and equality mainstreaming and administers the Norwegian Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act. This ministry provides comments on gender and equality mainstreaming when new policy proposals are on submission within the government administration. However, these comments are not public as they take part within and between the ministries.