This week marked the 20th anniversary of the Downing Street Declaration. I was in the car the other night listening to the presentation from Iveagh House. I have to say it was one of the better moments in public broadcasting. I listened to the former Prime Minister, John Major. Now that our nation and the United Kingdom are just about at the position of having normal relations for once and for all, I suggest it would be appropriate for this House to invite the former Prime Minister, John Major, to address Senators at the earliest possible opportunity in recognition of his role in the Downing Street Declaration.

I ask the Senator to bring his suggestion to the Leader of the House so that it may be considered by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges.

It is an excellent suggestion.

The Senator could write to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges separately.

Actually, I do not think I need to write to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges.

You do. There is a procedure to be followed in these circumstances. The Senator needs to write to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges.

I am putting it on the record of the House that I think 2014 will present a perfect opportunity for the former British Prime Minister, John Major, to address this Chamber on his role and the role of others in this regard.

The request has to come to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges.