Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In section 28 of this act, with regard to what my colleague is referring to, if a student does not attend school regularly and punctually during the year, the district education authority could start charging the person who fails to comply with section 27.(2). The parent, then, would be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $500. This gives the authority to the district education authority to start fining people. This is another thing that is going to get quite complicated in the community, if this does happen.
I would like to ask the Minister, through you, Mr. Chairman, if this is a new section to the Education Act in the north. Thank you.