Thank you, Deputy Chief Whip. Order, hon members! I would also like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the Speaker and the House Chairpersons, to wish all members a fruitful constituency period and a restful and peaceful recess. May you and your families enjoy the festive period.
The year has been difficult and the hard work of members and staff has not gone unnoticed. We have passed 26 Bills - some of them very, very complicated - during this year and we have done much oversight work. We successfully hosted the Youth Parliament, the Women's Parliament and the People's Assembly. We processed many appointments in respect of institutions that support democracy. We considered international agreements and reports of the numerous organs of state.
So, dear members, I know that as you move back to your constituency offices, much more work awaits you, but the holiday period will soon bring some relief. Although there is a slim chance that we may have to return to consider the Civil Union Bill should the NCOP propose amendments, let us think positively and hope that this is our last day in Parliament for this year.
I wish you and your families well. God bless and goodbye.