I hear you, hon Kilian, and I am sure you will agree with me that the Chair regulates the proceedings of the House, but it is not possible to dictate to the Ministers how they should reply to their questions. I am sure your concern would be addressed if you could write to the Speaker. The Speaker will talk to the Deputy President. But if that is being raised here I would not be able to dictate to the Ministers how to respond to their questions. Order, hon members, order!
With regard to the point of order, hon Kilian, I will look at the rules and come back with my ruling on that particular issue.
Progress recorded in absorbing youth into Expanded Public Works Programme and Community Work Programme
27. Ms N D Ngcengwane (ANC) asked the Minister of Public Works:
In light of the 2013 state of the nation address (SONA) that included increased job opportunities that create and facilitate skills development through apprenticeships provided by state-owned utilities, (a) what progress has been recorded in absorbing youth into the (i) Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and (ii) Community Work Programme and (b) how has this resulted in permanent jobs thereafter?