I support the call by Senators Jillian van Turnhout and Michael Mullins to increase awareness about MMS, the compound that is being peddled as a miraculous cure for autism. We have made great strides in this country in helping children with autism, particularly in the school system and through parents in the home, and that is the way forward. Parents of autistic children need significant help, but this is no help to them. Senator Jillian van Turnhout referred to a dangerous, toxic combination of chemicals, which I thought was the combined Opposition.

The issue of petrol stretching was raised last week. It was said that diesel laundering was being dealt with, but I am afraid, as with the death of Oscar Wilde, that reports of the demise of diesel laundering are greatly exaggerated.

It was Mark Twain.