Joanna Tuffy (Labour)

The most important thing is that section 28(a) does not provide for that. I do not know if that was the intention of the Administration at the time. It tabled a significant amendment on local government. Many challenges the Minister has not foreseen will arise. It is difficult to know what the outcome of court proceedings might be but I am sure someone will successfully challenge the decision. The purpose of my amendment is to improve the legislation.

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Schedule agreed to.

Title agreed to.

Report Stage ordered for Tuesday, 11 March 2003.