Mr Deputy Speaker that is my presentation today. Government proposes measures to grow the economy. In addition, we are committed to narrowing the deficit and raising the quality of spending, particularly on large infrastructure projects. As we do this, we trust that we have the support of the entire House. The less politicised the Budget Policy Statement is, the better for South Africa.
I end my remarks as I began this presentation. The winter has been long but we must prepare for spring and reposition the Republic to grow and to thrive. We need to plant good seeds for our country, both now and for the future.
expenditure management to stabilise our public finances and lower the debt trajectory." That is the work that we must now do. That is what the South African public expects from us. We shall return to this House next February, with the nation's beloved Aloe ferox having flourished, and show a government at work.
As I conclude Mr President, without breaching the laws of protocol, may I wish the mighty Springboks all the best this weekend and I think they will succeed. [Applause.] Thank you very much indeed. [Applause.]
Hon members, I thank the hon Minister. The papers he tabled will be referred to the relevant committees. That concludes the business of the day and the House is adjourned.
The House adjourned at 15:00. -----------------------