Chair, before I ask the question, I wish firstly to congratulate the hon Minister for taking a decision to withdraw all delegations from the regions, relating to the acquisition of property for offices and residential accommodation, in order to strengthen monitoring and accountability.
I want to know from the hon Minister whether the Department of Public Works has a policy governing the leasing and allocation of official residences for Ministers and Deputy Ministers. If yes, how does the department apply its policy when leasing and allocating official residences or accommodation? If not, does the department of the Minister foresee developing this policy in the future? Thank you.