Order! Before we proceed with today's business, I wish to announce the following changes in party membership that occurred today in terms of Schedule 6A to the Constitution.
Ms M N Mdaka had, on 12 September 2007, left the United Independent Front and joined the ANC. Ms Z A Ndlazi had, on 12 September 2007, left the United Independent Front and joined the ANC. Mr C M Morkel had, on 12 September 2007, left the Progressive Independent Movement and joined the ANC. Mr V C Gore had, on 12 September 2007, left the Independent Democrats and joined the ANC. [Applause].
Order! Hon members, the first item on the Order Paper is questions addressed to hon Ministers in the economic cluster. Hon members may press the "to talk" button as usual on their desks if they wish to ask a supplementary question. The first question has been asked by the hon G T Madikiza to the hon Minister of Public Works.