Madam Deputy Speaker and hon members, the UDM joins the rest of the House in bidding farewell to the outgoing Serjeant-at-Arms, Mr Godfrey Cleinwerck. We salute him and his contribution to the functioning of the National Assembly. He fulfilled an important role in our democracy.
In his capacity as Serjeant-at-Arms he acted as a guardian, a role that is both ceremonial and practical. However, in both instances, it is a duty that is deeply symbolic of the importance we attach to the orderly and unfettered conduct of the business of this House.
We wish him well in his future endeavours and thank him for his service to this House. I thank you.