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The Executive has given lack of resources as the reason for the delay in making the regulations. As the directive in question was not made until October 2000, I am minded to accept the Executive's open and upfront explanation, although I am not sure how other members feel. However, similar points might be raised about later instruments, as was highlighted in our legal briefing. That said, if members are agreed, we could simply acknowledge the response and let the lead committee know that we are grateful that the Executive has flagged up the issue and that we recognise the pressure that it is under—the regulations are presumably dealt with by the department that is dealing with foot-and-mouth disease matters.