Ms Maria Graham:

The discussions to date have been focused on a regional level because local authorities see their role as being local and to see the developments that are happening in their area, as well as seeing developments that may be unauthorised. We have a sense, coming from the local authorities, that the remove to a national level may not be merited. That is why the regional perspective was being looked at. We are looking at resourcing. We have not been thinking from a national perspective; it has been more about how we enhance and support the local.