Chairperson, the figures that the Deputy Minister quoted in regard to equitable share and all that are great. It is good to see the figures rising phenomenally. However, I think there has been a much broader question raised many a time over the last 15 years about the funding model itself. I am not asking a question related to district councils particularly, but the funding model as a whole.
To what extent is government serious about reconsidering the present funding model, and the equitable share in particular? We hear a rumour that there is a summit planned for next year where this issue is going to be addressed, perhaps for the first time seriously. If so, could the Minister indicate what the agenda is, who the participants are, and what kind of outcome is expected from that summit? Thank you.