Hon Deputy Speaker, the reality, though, is that despite the expected economic recovery, in the medium term the economic growth forecasts fall below the 5,5% economic growth cited in the NDP which is necessary to achieve the job creation and poverty reduction goals of the government. The fiscal policy-making environment has to foster maximisation of opportunities to raise productivity, competitiveness and economic growth over the long term. It should also cause the accentuation of opportunities to respond swiftly and effectively to changes in circumstances.