Hon Deputy Speaker, hon members of the House, fellow South Africans. As I ascend this podium, I am tempted to ask a question as to what is the exact position of the DA on this matter. The DA in the Portfolio Committee of Environmental Affairs, fully support the introduction of the Carbon Tax Bill, as one of the instruments that will help us to mitigate the effects of climate change. The DA on Standing Committee on Finance does not support this Bill. Can real the DA please stand up?... [Interjection].
Deputy Speaker, the hon member asked a question, I am more than happy to provide the answer.
No, that is rhetorical, thank you, sit hon member.
... Hon Deputy Speaker, on the 08th of October last year, the United Nation's Intergovernmental