Speaker, I move without notice:
That the House -
1) notes that Tuesday, 23 August, marks the Unesco International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition;
2) further notes that this day offers an opportunity for collective and universal consideration of the historic causes, methods and consequences of the slave trade;
3) acknowledge the Director-General of Unesco's invitation to Ministers of Culture of all member states to organise events in their countries which will involve young people, educators, artists and intellectuals, in honour of this day;
4) further acknowledges the past contributions to our cultural and historical heritage of all individuals forced into slavery;
5) recognises the impact of slavery on the African continent and its people; and
6) commits itself to eradicating any modern-day occurrences of slavery where it may occur.
Agreed to.
Hon members, I am sure you will agree with me that it is extremely difficult to talk and listen at the same time. The noise level is very high.