Let me ask the Minister of State two questions. Would he not agree that it might help in increasing public assurance in this area if the Consumers' Association of Ireland were represented on the standards body who do a lot of work in this area? If the Minister of State is worried about harmonisation in an EC context, perhaps he would listen to the EC recommendation in this respect which, if implemented, would ensure that the Consumers' Association of Ireland were represented on the standards body as is the case in most other European countries. Secondly, as the Minister of State is no doubt aware of recent deficiencies in funding for the same association, would he be willing to consider allocating some funds from the national lottery to this body?

That has already been dealt with.

I would remind the Deputy that Question No. 8 on the Order Paper asks if I would make financial assistance available to the Consumers Association of Ireland and I informed the House that that was not my intention.

That would seem to dispose of questions——

I asked the Minister of State two questions and let me say with respect that I am not particularly interested in the issuing of edicts. I would be grateful if the Minister of State could explain the rationale behind his decision.

I am not prepared to go on unduly long on any question. I have given Deputy Keating every latitude in this regard.

You have given me some latitude.

The Deputy has had nearly 15 minutes on it.

I have had ten minutes to be precise. Could I have a reply to the second part of my question?

I want this question to come to finality forthwith.

I did give a full explanation in my initial reply to Question No. 8. We have had a full debate on the request from the Consumer's Association of Ireland. In regard to the Deputy's second point, I will consider whether the Consumers' Association of Ireland can be invited to be represented on the standards body.

That disposes of ordinary questions and questions nominated for priority for today.