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We will give you that answer in writing, along with the answer to the other question, in two weeks' time. Thanks. No one else is queuing up with a question.
The minister has said that he is required under the European directive to seek these powers and that the matter will return to us in the form of a bill at some time in the future. We are content with the regulations at this stage.