Joe O'Toole (Independent)

I strongly support the amendment and I urge the Minister to give it due consideration. I have no doubt about the origin of the provision in section 32 (2) of the Bill. I believe it did not come from the Minister, the Department, the industry or the consumer but, rather, from the parliamentary counsel. Unless the Minister can prove me wrong, that is my firm conviction in the matter. I cannot visualise the Minister or any official of his Department wishing to put such a provision in the Bill. I am prepared to bet that it was not included in the draft Bill which originated in the Department.