NSW premier warns minister on drinking PREMIER Barry O'Farrell has reportedly threatened Finance Minister Greg Pearce with the sack following allegations he was drunk during a sitting of parliament. Mr Pearce was granted a pair by Labor for feeling unwell during the sitting early on Thursday morning and was sent home, News Limited reported on Monday. It said the minister had to be assisted by staffers into the office of the President of the Legislative Council Don Harwin during debate on victims compensation legislation because he was too drunk to continue. Mr Pearce has denied being drunk, saying he only consumed between two and three drinks at a Liberal Party branch fundraiser at Parliament House. Mr O'Farrell, who is on a trip to Asia, issued a statement saying he had spoken to Mr Pearce by phone and told him such behaviour would not be tolerated. "I've made it clear to Mr Pearce if this behaviour is repeated, he won't be part of my team," he said.