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During consultation with representatives from small business organisations, a genuine fear has been expressed about the costs involved in making adjustments and whether they could lead to bankruptcy.
I have referred to some of the concerns that were expressed on the issue at stage 2. I do not understand why the minister is so against amendments 100 and 101.
The good thing about today's meeting is that it has given people a chance to express their views. I have certainly understood where people are coming from.
The Justice 1 Committee accepted that this bill, which is a civil measure, should stand alone, and expressed its approval for the fact that the bill is self-contained.
Not having sharp, trained legal minds and not being familiar with expressions such as "equality of arms", members of the committee might fail to do an adequate job.