I support Senator Lydon. This is not a party political issue. Senator Manning has, on previous occasions, indicated his concern about how regulations, non-statutory law, are handled by both Houses. This issue is about an important principle and some way should be found to deal with it.
I also support Senator Quinn's comments. It is correct and politically profitable at this stage to criticise France for its extraordinary arrogance in the Pacific. However, it is equally correct to suggest that President Chirac has shown leadership. Other world leaders and other parliaments should pay attention. What is happening in Bosnia is unacceptable.
I wish to raise a third matter. Would it be possible to hold a brief discussion, before the recess, on the evident evolution of the role of State-sponsored bodies as there is clear evidence of political pogroms in a number of them. Perhaps this is the order of the day in the new political climate. However, there is disturbing evidence of a new relationship between the boards and chairmen and I am not just talking about CIE in this regard. I have some experience of this matter over the years and there is disturbing evidence that a number of the chairpersons of State bodies are taking excessive powers to themselves. If the boards of State-sponsored bodies are to become——