Hi all, Can anyone offer suggestions on how to realise this function.... It is the $1 as the table name that is the problem. I'm using Version 7.4.5 create or replace function last_scan( varchar, varchar ) returns float as ' declare result float; begin result := value from $1 where parameter = $2 order by dt desc limit 1; return result; end; ' LANGUAGE plpgsql; Thanks Allan The material contained in this email may be confidential, privileged or copyrighted. If you are not the intended recipient, use, disclosure or copying of this information is prohibited. If you have received this document in error, please advise the sender and delete the document. Neither OneSteel nor the sender accept responsibility for any viruses contained in this email or any attachments.