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If we do not maintain infrastructure to a certain level, that can cost even more money in the future; for example, major repairs may have to be undertaken because a road has not been properly maintained.That is why, in the three-year comprehensive spending review transport budget, we have maintained our expenditure and our commitment to maintenance.
The review means that no party on any side of the chamber can expect to face the electorate next May without having seen their future plans tested against the benchmark that is set out in the report.
The act says:"The national authorities may give the Committee"directions"as to … the exercise of … its functions generally, or … any of its functions under schedule 1."
Invariably, meetings take place at night, when demand for police resources is high, and although the police may want to have representation at the meetings, it may not be achievable, because of other commitments.
Services and support should be available to all victims of domestic abuse and, of course, the male victims may be in gay, as well as heterosexual, relationships.