Mr. Frank Curran:

The problem is that it is not really clear. The reference is to the powers devolved to a directly-elected mayor and local government structures. We need to know where the money and functions are going, and this will determine where the staff will go. Based on the recommendations, the mayor's office will need many staff if it is to get all the powers in question. If some of the powers are going directly to local government, that is where the staff and resources will have to go. The way it is written, it is hard to tie it down.