Maurice Hayes (Independent)

I too believe we must think carefully about procedures. This is very important in the case mentioned and I am aware of all the difficulties of complication and pollution. I would be happy if the Leader would arrange for the Committee on Procedure and Privileges to consider this matter and bring some recommendations to us. This must be done in consultation with what is being done elsewhere. It would be ridiculous if a different standard of proof were required in the two Houses. It would be equally demeaning if this House was seen merely to exist in order to rubber stamp a decision which effectively had been taken elsewhere.

Will the Leader ask the Minister for Health and Children to come to the House at a convenient time to discuss whether he has proposals to discourage the use by manufacturers of alcoholic drinks of major sporting events as a form of promotion and advertising?