I move amendment No. 150:
In page 40, subsection (1) (a), line 1, to delete "as soon as may be after" and substitute "within 12 months of".
This comes back to a point about timescales etc. and we have had the argument before. The phrase "as soon as may be after" is vague and does not give anybody an objective at which to aim. The public authorities must lead the way and give the good example. If they are to be allowed to put the introduction of sections of this Bill on the long finger, it will make it more difficult for the Minister and everybody concerned to point the finger at the private sector. If there is a 12 month deadline, it sends a clear signal not only to the public authorities but also to private organisations.
In general terms, vague wishy-washy language does not get across the urgency of this Bill even though the draftsman probably says it is precise and legal. I ask the Minister to accept this target or set a specific target.