Chairperson, the Adjustments Appropriation Bill makes provision for an additional R11,5 billion of state spending. This includes R654 million for expenditure resulting from fires, floods and other adverse weather conditions, and R400 million for the prevention and treatment of multidrug resistant tuberculosis. Clearly, these amounts are to be supported.
There is another amount of R744 million to support the restructuring of SA Airways, and R1,9 billion for the higher-than-budgeted cost of the 2007 Public Service salary agreement. The ACDP also wishes to express concerns regarding the roll-over of R4,1 billion, as this clearly reflects negatively on the state's ability to spend funds.
We must also bear in mind that this Adjustments Appropriation Bill is in addition to the Special Adjustments Appropriation Bill of 5 September, which recommended additional spending of R5,2 billion, for urgent requirements.
Notwithstanding the above, the ACDP will, however, support the Adjustments Appropriation Bill as it is drafted in accordance with the provisions of the Public Finance Management Act. I thank you.