Member

These amendments are modest. They would not undermine mayoral leadership or slow legitimate decision-making. They simply insist that when serious risks are identified they are acted upon, that plans can be scrutinised before money is lost and that the public can be informed when governance is going wrong—that is their right. If the Government cannot accept these amendments as drafted, then perhaps, on Report, the Minister will consider offering something real in their place. The last thing we want is a new audit office being like a crocodile with rubber teeth. I beg to move.