Thank you, hon Speaker. Hon members, the people of Libya themselves are demanding that the regime under Colonel Gaddafi step aside, so that they can establish their own government. The situation is very fluid. Today, the announcement is that they have now established an interim government. As we know, the enforcement of the no-fly zone entails the act of neutralising antiaircraft capabilities, as well as the radar systems of Libya. The countries that have been involved in the enforcement of this no-fly zone are also eager, not to occupy Libya, but to create the space for Libyan citizens to fashion their own form of government as peacefully as is possible.
Of course, the Gaddafi-led forces continue to attack, particularly those areas and cities where there has been resistance. The point is that at least the Libyan people are calling for the opportunity to establish a government that will not involve Muammar Gaddafi and, therefore, one that will be an expression of the will of the people of Libya. Thank you.
Government's plans to eradicate poverty in targeted areas
3. Mr L S Ngonyama (Cope) asked the Deputy President:
Whether the Government had any plans other than those predicated on economic growth of 3% or more to eradicate poverty in at least 100 communities by 2011; if not, why not; if so, (a) what are these parallel plans that the Government has been using to eradicate poverty in targeted areas and (b) what are the further relevant details?