Maurice Hayes (Independent)

I joint the other Senators in thanking the Minister of State for remaining here and discussing these important matters. If I could put on the mantle of the Patten Commission for a moment, I am sure we would all be very gratified to see one of the very important recommendations being brought into operation.

I do not want to cause too much distress by talking about things such as computers. It is important that there is an infrastructure behind this Bill's proposals and that the police forces, both North and South, are able to speak to each other and share information. I am sure that the exchanges of experience, skill and knowledge can only be of benefit to both services.