Chairperson, as read, there are two Bills. So they are twins and we'll deal with them in that fashion.
The first one, as introduced in 2006, aims to provide for the use of measuring units of the International System of Units and certain other measuring units. It seeks to provide for the designation of national measurement units and standards and to provide for the keeping and maintenance of national measurement standards and units.
In addition to that, it provides for the establishment and functions of the Metrology Institute, regulates the repeal of certain laws, and provides for matters connected therewith.
The second Bill, which is the Accreditation for Conformity Assessment, Calibration and Good Laboratory Practice Bill, focuses on providing for an internationally recognised and effective accreditation and monitoring system for South Africa by establishing the South African National Accreditation System, Sanas, as a juristic person; and recognising Sanas as the only accreditation body for the Republic of South Africa.
The Bill promotes accreditation as a means of facilitating international trade and enhancing South Africa's economic performance and transformation. It also promotes the competence and equivalence of accredited bodies and of facilities which comply with good laboratory practice.
As a committee, we therefore move that these Bills be supported. Thank you. [Applause.]
Debate concluded.
That concludes the debate. I shall now put the question in respect of the fourth order. The question is that the Bill be agreed to.
In accordance with Rule 63, I shall first allow political parties the opportunity to make their declarations of vote if they so wish. We shall now proceed to the voting. Those in favour will say "Aye".
HON MEMBERS: Aye.
Those against will say "No". The Bill has been agreed to unanimously by the whole House. I therefore declare it, in terms of section 75 of the Constitution, agreed to. [Applause.]
Bill agreed to in accordance with section 75 of the Constitution.
I shall now put the question in respect of the fifth order. The question is that the Bill be agreed to. In accordance with Rule 63, I shall first allow political parties the opportunity to make their declarations of vote if they so wish. Any declarations of vote? None. In the absence of any, we shall now proceed to the voting.
Those in favour say "Aye".
HON MEMBERS: Aye.
Those against say "No". The ayes have it and the majority of members have voted in favour. I therefore declare the Bill agreed to in terms of section 75 of the Constitution.
Bill agreed to in accordance with section 75 of the Constitution.