141. The representative of New Zealand said that her delegation considered this to be an extremely important issue and would support all efforts to find a permanent solution. The exercise was and should remain technical in nature and the solution should be neutral in terms of effect on the substance of the Decision. Hard work was required to avoid the unravelling of the Decision, particularly given the growing number of Members that had already amended domestic legislation in accordance with the terms of the Decision. Her delegation was prepared to be flexible and pragmatic about the precise form of the solution and encouraged a greater focus on the various technical options available rather than returning to the substance of the solution. She looked forward to further proposals, including that foreshadowed by the European Communities.
