Mr Speaker and Mr Deputy President, in 2004 this government closed down the Narcotics Bureau. If I remember correctly, it was closed down then by the now discredited Police Commissioner, Jackie Selebi, and this has resulted in centres of excellence being destroyed.
The DA, through our national spokesperson, hon Dianne Kohler-Barnard, and our MEC for Social Development in the Western Cape, Mr Albert Fritz, has repeatedly called for the re-establishment of these specialised units. When will the Deputy President reinstate these units? If not, why not; and if so, what steps are being taken to do so and what is the timeline thereof? I thank you. [Applause.]