Hon Chairperson, the Department of Women, Children and People with Disabilities has a huge role to play of co-ordination, evaluation and monitoring. It has to oversee the implementation of progress on policies by all departments that deal with the issues of women, children and people with disabilities. It is therefore unacceptable for the hon Swart from the DA to stand here and suggest that the department should not be funded. Hon Minister, would you agree with me when I say that this department is actually underfunded?
The MINISTER OF WOMEN, CHILDREN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: Thank you, Chairperson, and thanks for the question. I think I have reported previously that we are running the department with a skeletal staff of about 50% of what the Department of Public Service and Administration said is required. We are also unable to serve and service or do some of our responsibilities because of a lack of funding. I want to add that we have reported on these matters to the portfolio committee, and the portfolio committee agrees with the department that we are indeed underfunded. I believe that this funding will assist us to go a long way in turning around the department. I thank you, Chairperson.
Vote No 10 - National Treasury - put.