I wish to acknowledge the work done by the social partners within the redundancy review group, which reported to me last autumn. That group proposed several improvements to the operation of the scheme to make it more intelligible for employers and employees and to streamline the system. These improvements are included in the Bill and will improve efficiency and customer service. In the negotiations for Sustaining Progress, all social partners reached agreement to increase the level of statutory redundancy payments. This ability of the social partners to reach consensus shows the strength of our social partnership process.