Brendan Ryan (Labour)

I did not think this was a confrontational issue, and that is the reason I brought this matter to the Minister of State's attention before we began. The whole system involved is very central to our attempts to institutionalise partnership. It is a matter about which much debate is still required. I did not want to begin an argument. I appreciate the thought. Circumstances outside our control intervened to give some more time for reflection. I have no problem in withdrawing my amendment. Who am I to argue with the wisdom of the Parliamentary Counsel?