John Dardis (Progressive Democrats)

Senator O'Toole mentioned the wider issue of the sponsorship of schools. I am aware from my constituency of the benefits this has brought with regard to computers and other equipment. I take the Senator's point that the State has the primary obligation in this area but it is nevertheless good that benefits can accrue to schools through responsible sponsorship and I have no difficulties with that.

No. 1 on the Order Paper does not necessitate a debate because it is a rescindment of the order to refer to the joint committee the Abattoirs Act 1988 (Abattoirs Licences) (Transfer of Functions) Regulations 2004——