I am disappointed by the self-congratulatory tone of the debate. The problem of the man on the street is the cost of living. Owing to unfortunate circumstances I had the privilege of spending January in Australia where the cost of products in shops and pubs is reasonable in comparison with what we pay here. I remember when the cost of products was reasonable here. It is not that long ago as I am only 24 years of age. Our lack of competitiveness is where we lose ground. The cost of ordinary goods on the shelves is what concerns the man on the street. If the Government is serious about supporting the underprivileged and those on the margins of society, it must do something concrete about inflation in the economy. It is time for it to take action.