House Chairperson, I would like to thank the hon Minister for her elaborate response. Hon Minister, in your response you indicated that the department is developing the memoranda of understanding with the national departments and the offices of the premiers. Could the Minister give us examples of what is entailed in one of the memoranda of understanding?
The MINISTER OF WOMEN, CHILDREN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: In the memoranda of understanding we look at targets that we have set for ourselves and the strategic plans of various departments. We monitor their budgets and check whether they have budgeted adequately for programmes for women, children and people with disabilities.
We also ensure that the particular targets that have been set, for example, the 2% target of the workforce that should represent people with disabilities and the 50% target for women in various departments form part of the memoranda of understanding that we sign. This will enable us to monitor and ensure that there is movement in terms of reaching the particular targets that we have set for ourselves as government. Thank you.