Can I just make it clear: I understand what the minister is saying about the level of consultation. I am happy with what the minister has said in terms of there being consultation. The only stumbling block for me was this issue of an undertaking. I have made my position clear and I accept that. Subject to technical advice and if the minister gives that undertaking in unequivocal terms then the government has my support. That is why, in order to allow for that to occur, I now move:

That progress be reported.

Question negatived.

Bills agreed to.

Bills reported without amendments or requests; report adopted