Legislation is promised to facilitate the management of third party legal costs arising from the various tribunals that have taken place in recent years. Given the implications for the taxpayer, could I ask the Minister if it is intended to bring the relevant legislation, namely, the National Treasury Management Agency (amendment) Bill into the House at an early date in order to clarify the situation?

Similarly, the criminal justice (miscellaneous provisions) Bill is to provide a range of amendments to earlier legislation, including the possibility of minimum sentencing for specific horrific crimes.

When it that legislation likely to come before the House? Have the heads been discussed in Cabinet yet and what is the likely time schedule?

The heads of both Bills have been discussed and both Bills should be seen before the end of the year.