The Special Olympics are rapidly approaching. It is good to note that the Philippines has been removed from the list of banned countries, compiled to deal with the implications of the SARS outbreak. Only four countries remain on the list. However, there appears to be difficulties in reconciling the views of the World Health Organisation with decisions made by the Government's expert group. An eminent and senior official in the WHO said yesterday that he considered the Government's ban to be disappointing and unnecessary. Public health doctors, who are in dispute, have also expressed serious reservations. I understand the special review group is meeting on an ongoing basis in the Department of Health and Children. I ask it to consider the matter in the light of the position taken by the WHO and review the position as it applies to the four banned countries. Time is of the essence in making a decision if the teams from these countries are to travel here.