Chairperson, the problem with the hon Deputy Minister's reply is that we have heard it all before. I really have to ask him what has changed to make us think that it is going to be any different in the future. The only bit of good news is yesterday's announcement by the director-general of the department when he actually admitted that there was a serious problem within the department. He admitted that the department continues to be sick when it comes to questions of IT and that it takes more than 100 days on average to produce an ID document.
Now, in the two months that I have covered this portfolio for the DA, I can tell you that all those things are true. From the numerous offices that I have visited - sometimes unannounced, Deputy Minister, which has caused fun and games of its own - to actually asking questions of the Minister. Now, the major problem with the department is that we have a dysfunctional department with a largely absentee Minister.
Once again, this afternoon is a case in point. Not only do you appear to be playing fast and loose with taxpayers' money, but you are also playing fast and loose with MPs' questions in this House. I would like to ask the hon Minister if she thought she should have to take responsibility. I ask her to resign but she is not here. So, I won't be able to do that. Thank you. [Time expired.]