Does that not underline my concern that there should be a House Committee, that we would not waste even £640 let alone £8,000 on carpet on £14,000 on lamps, without that committee having assessed whether we need them, whether such things will look well around the House and whether the State can afford the cost? Will the Minister support my request that we should have such a committee?

(Clare): Did the Deputy ask me if I would agree to such a committee?

Will the Minister join with me across the House, leaving aside our parties, in requesting that we have a committee to advise on the general running of the House, the appearance of it and the way the money is spent on it?

(Clare): I certainly join with the Deputy in that request, if it is of benefit.