This report will be the death knell of the western rail corridor. It refers to local authorities playing a significant role in relation to zoning towns and cities but this is in place already. As someone who has been a member of a local authority for a number of years, I believe regional authorities have very little power, if any. The Minister attributed great significance to regional authorities who have primary interests in the western rail corridor. While this is the case in the broader context of expressing views, they do not have power. Regional authorities have no powers as planning authorities other than making recommendations. He said this will be provided in the context of the development by the regional authorities of the regional planning guidelines. I do not understand who puts in place regional planning guidelines. Each local authority has a county development plan, but I do not think there are any regional plans, unless something new is to be put in place. The regional authorities do not appear to have the power to put in place regional authority plans. Perhaps they will be given new powers that neither I nor other Members know anything about.