Chairperson, the ACDP wishes to highlight concerns that have been raised that access to disability grants is problematic for people living with HIV/Aids. As grants are only available when a person reaches a certain stage of the syndrome, it is often too late for the grant to bring relief. We therefore request the Minister to speedily address these concerns.
The national strategy for prevention and management of child abuse, neglect and exploitation, for example, has still not been completed but has been in the making for about ten years.
The ACDP calls on the department to ensure that this vitally important research be made an urgent priority. We will nevertheless support this Budget Vote. Thank you, Chairperson.