Mr. Jim Power:

I come from the south east. A lot of what the Deputy spoke about in the north west is not that different in the south east. It has lagged dramatically. In economic development, there is always a natural inclination for economic activity to move towards the centre. Capital cities tend to be the drivers of economies, but you cannot stand back and accept that as the natural order of things. You have to be proactive in trying to push more balanced regional economic development. From an environmental and quality of life perspective, there are many arguments as to why it is important.