Is not the present system for dealing with this type of trouble altogether too cumbersome and ponderous? While I do not wish in any way to get the matter out of perspective, may I ask my right hon. Friend whether he would not agree that there are two ways in which we should tackle the problem? One is the short-term cure and the other is the long-term prevention.

In regard to the former, is it not important to emphasise that this type of breach of the peace cannot be got away with without some form of punishment and that short, sharp corrective measures are necessary? As for the longer-term question, the one with which we must be primarily concerned, is it not important that the whole House should emphasise the need For less indulgence and greater discipline throughout the stages of the upbringing of the child from early youth onwards?