David Norris (Independent)

It is clear the Government has won a victory and I deliberately front-loaded my concerns about some of the other issues involved in a general discussion on the first couple of amendments. That was the only vote to be called by me and it is perfectly obvious we will not have any more. It is very important that we get that out of the way in order that we can discuss the principles and the Minister's view and urge people of goodwill who are in any degree moved to act within the parties. I am sure, for example, that many want to provide financial support for children with disabilities who are very vulnerable. There is not a single person in the House who would not want to see such children properly catered for. It is open to people of goodwill within the parties to urge the Minister to address this issue as rapidly as possible in another Bill. I am a realist and as such, I do not believe in wasting time, or at least I try not to do so. I have had my vote and have demonstrated that I am serious about dealing with this issue. I have ventilated and voted on the principles about which I am most concerned. For that reason, I will not challenge the section.