Before looking to the year 2000 we should consider the year 1985 and look at some obvious discriminations in our regulations.

Has the Deputy a question?

Yes. Is the Minister aware that in 1985 a male pensioner can qualify for ancillary allowances such as free electricity if his wife is living with him but a female pensioner is deprived of them if her husband is living with her? There are many such discriminations in our code at present. Has the Minister reviewed these and, if so, before we come to the year 2000——

That does not arise

Let the Minister answer.

It is clear discrimination.

It is very touching to see the concern we have had from the Opposition on issues relating to women. If from 1977 to 1981 we had more action and obvious concern, such as is now being expressed, I would have been very impressed.

Will the Minister address herself to the question I asked? I do not want to engage in argument. She must be aware of many such cases herself. Will she address herself to obvious discriminatory provisions like that one?

This does not have anything to do with Question Time.

It is not related to the last question.

It is related to all the questions.

It is out of order.

So much for discrimination if the lady in charge cannot do anything.