Chairperson, the fourth democratic Parliament which is an activist Parliament, is tasked with oversight and I want to remind the hon member from Cope that oversight is not only about asking questions to the executive. Asking questions is one of those elements and there are other areas of responsibility where parties need to exercise those responsibilities.
It means that we need to ensure that the lawmaking process is improved in such a way that it improves the lives of our people. Yes, we need to intensify our oversight, but we also need to ensure that public participation is not left behind.
We also need to ensure that all the structures that we have put in place are operationalised to make the fourth democratic Parliament more effective. In this light, the strategic plan that has been tabled by the Speaker has been scrutinised, commented on and adopted.
May I finally add that I am glad to hear that Cope is not going to object to the Budget Vote because it is the very same Budget Vote that is assisting them to organise their first congress. Thank you very much. [Applause.]
Vote agreed to.
Vote No 3 - Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs - put.
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