To get away from the banking inquiry momentarily-----

Will we hear more about ice cream?

I deserved that remark.

I refer to a serious issue, one that is related to the issue about which I am being slagged, Senator Crown referred to bariatric services in St. Vincent's Hospital yesterday. Cutting these services is a step too far as it is akin to removing cancer care services from those who have terminal cancer. While there are cost and management issues in the health service, people's lives are at stake in this case. Will the Leader ask the Minister for Health to come to the House to discuss this extremely serious issue?