Joanna Tuffy (Labour)

I move amendment No. 12 to amendment No. 15:

In paragraph (c)(iii), in the proposed new subsection (11), after "withdrawn" to insert "unless a reasonable excuse in that behalf is subsequently furnished".

This amendment is important if there are to be time limits and the consequences for failure to co-operate are as was outlined. We should allow for a person to give a reason. What happens if there is a postal strike? There can be unusual circumstances as to why a person may not be able to co-operate.