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We need to be sure that the bill does not prevent the commissioner from carrying out investigations in areas that may also be of concern to other bodies.
The minister hinted recently that there may be a stay of execution and that there may be a further period of a year, or maybe two years, in which to have a full evaluation.
At the same time, we clearly recognise that, whatever the short-term downturns may have been in recent weeks, the long-term pressures on the London hub airports will continue to increase.
For members to be crying "Bah, humbug", especially at this time of the year, makes it clear what their position is. May I ask another question? All right, I will let you in again.
I wish to make a brief apology to the committee. Some of you may have noticed that the Executive has not lodged the amendment on redetermination orders of footways, as we promised at the beginning of stage 2.
There would be no question time, no debate and no members' business.On 13 May 1999, when we first elected a First Minister, it took us from 2.31 until 3.17 in the afternoon—it took us 46 minutes.
Further consultation with the voluntary sector is essential to ascertain what other options may be available and what can be done to overcome the problems with the checks.