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Part of Environment – in the Northern Ireland Assembly at 3:00 am on 22 October 2007.

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Photo of Arlene Foster Arlene Foster DUP 3:00, 22 October 2007

I do not remember reading those words in the Criminal Justice Inspectorate report. However, in relation to his question about an environmental protection agency, I remain open-minded about the recommendations of the review of environmental governance, including whether there should be an independent environmental protection agency. I will carefully consider my approach to environmental governance and, in so doing, take account of the review recommendations, resource considerations, the views of the Environment Committee on which the Member sits, and of any points that stakeholders would like to make. As the Member is aware, I made a commitment to Mr Ford that I would allow him to have those figures before Christmas. That commitment still stands and we should be in a position to make more headway towards the end of the year.