Mr. Fergal O'Brien:

That is what we are requesting the committee's support for and what our members have told us they need. If dates are uncertain and there are short notice periods, we may get a negative employment response from employers, who would then be dealing with unexpected auto-enrolment contribution requirements. If we asked our members today whether they are budgeting for such contributions in 2024, they would tell us they are not because they do not have a commencement date.