David Norris (Independent)

I support my colleagues in this important matter, which relates to the freedom of speech and efficiency of the person involved. In case the Minister is worried about creating a precedent, let me assure him that he is not. When this same section appeared in the Competition Bill, I objected to it and the Minister took it out. The Minister will not do any great damage or create a precedent by taking it out of this Bill. I am amazed it has surfaced again after we removed it from the Competition Bill. There is some little gnome in an office somewhere putting these things back in all the time. Could the Minister refer him for re-employment in Santa Claus's cave?