On a point of order: Rule 105(7), here read with subsection 105(6) - under Statements by members - it says, and I quote:
(7) In the absence of a Minister who may respond to a statement as envisaged in Subrule (6), the relevant Deputy Minister or any other Minister must be given an opportunity to respond on behalf of the absent Minister
[Interjections.]
AN HON MEMBER: The Minister is here! [Interjections.]