Joanna Tuffy (Labour)

I welcome the fact that there is a time limit. One reason I, as a Labour Party member and solicitor, support the legislation in general and the setting up of the board is that many people who are entitled to awards do not make compensation claims after an accident. They are deterred by the prospect of going to court and the time it will take. There are many aspects of the board that I welcome in this regard, including the fact that it will, I hope, speed up the process and make it less intimidating for prospective claimants. Moreover, it will ensure transparency in many ways.