Michael McCarthy (Labour)

I move amendment No. 28:

In page 56, line 44, to delete ", or the testimony of the applicant".

The House discussed this amendment at length on Committee Stage and I have now re-tabled it. The point was well argued on that Stage. The inclusion of "the testimony of the applicant" is impractical in that a host of issues is associated therewith. The Bill itself would be better without that particular section. I appeal to the Minister for the reasons well articulated on Committee Stage. The Minister defended her position then but I hope that on reflection she has examined the issue with a view to accepting the amendment and deleting those words.