 On 12 December 2007, the applicant was asked to confirm in writing he would continue to counsel same-sex clients in both relationship counselling and PST with regard to all the sexual issues they may have brought, and that he would agree to carry out relationship work where it involved same-sex sexual issues.In January 2008, McFarlane responded that he was unable to confirm this, and disciplinary proceedings were initiated.During these he confirmed that he would provide the required services to same-sex couples and the proceedings were ended.