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The innovators in farming will adopt the latest innovations and newest technologies in a bid to bring down their costs, and other farmers have to copy them to remain competitive.
There is no dissent from that.Last year, I questioned the minister on his plans for an increase in the number of secure unit places. We had some positive news on that. However, I am not clear where to find the information on a budget increase for secure unit places.
We cannot be diverted from our programme every time a new issue arises. There are 1,001 projects to undertake and investigations to mount and they are all important.
If the bill is passed, do you believe that the Executive will be successful in reducing demand by focusing a new criminal offence on people who want to engage prostitutes?
When it comes to misleading Parliament, who is responsible for enforcing that code of conduct? Ultimately, I am responsible for enforcing that code of conduct.
The potential doubt about the vires of the instrument, which was raised by the Subordinate Legislation Committee, can ultimately be resolved only through the courts.
I do not agree with the legal team—lawyers are there to disagree with one another. Ultimately, it is for the committee to decide what should happen to petitions.