Chairperson, the significance of the Bill is that it is legally binding, it enjoys wide acclaim, it contributes to the control of measures, it stabilises Africa, it maintains international peace, and it limits and alleviate, the suffering caused by excessively injurious weapons.
It means that South Africa will also contribute to international peace and security. It has no financial implications for South Africa other than the meeting. We therefore recommend its adoption. [Applause.]
Madam Chair, May I respectfully request the hon member who has just spoken to withdraw the word "Bill,". He said "the Bill" instead of "convention"; we are not voting on a Bill, we are voting on a convention. I thank you.
Debate concluded.
Question put: That the Report be adopted.
Okay, it has been done. I shall now put the question that the report be agreed to. In accordance with Rule 71, I shall first allow all provinces the opportunity to make their declarations of vote.
Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, Western Cape? Have all the members voted?
HON MEMBERS: Yes.
Voting will now close. May I bring to the attention of the Western Cape that they have voted twice; and we only have nine provinces. [Interjections.] Anyway, all nine provinces have voted in favour.
IN FAVOUR: Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, Western Cape.
Report accordingly adopted in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.