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However, the Forestry Commission is currently identifying all the existing WGS and felling approvals given during the last five years that are likely to have a significant effect on any Natura 2000 site. In some cases assessments have already begun.
Section 6 is a major point of contention.The bill would also result in inflationary pressures on sentences. We have already heard from officials that serious supervision of people with sentences of six months or less—in practice, probably 18 months or less—is not possible.
As members can see from the letter, the Executive takes the matter seriously. Hugh Henry's officials are now in discussion with Education Department officials to see how the issues can be progressed.
I see that the minister has also brought along some other officials, whom I welcome to the meeting.Minister, I believe that you will make an opening statement.
The difficult part is doing something in the whole system."—Official Report, Equal Opportunities Committee, 5 March 2002; c 1380.Do you agree with that statement?
Before moving on, I welcome Tricia Marwick. She will join the committee officially next week, but is welcome to sit in on the meeting today.I have a question.