Deputy Chairperson, while we are sympathetic to the hon member in relation to the sentiments expressed and the views espoused, the issue of land use is about economic activity. If we could put a moratorium on it, it would mean that the economy must come to a standstill.
The best thing to do, though - which I think is important and maybe you can follow up on that - is to ensure that the land that is owned by municipalities is not disposed of, so that we are able to use the land for strategic purposes going forward. I can assure you, the way land is being sold at that level creates a lot of problems.
As you were saying, I think that particularly now, when we are going into the election, some people will be looking for a soft landing. Therefore they will be looking at the resources that are available and dealing with those. I think it is a matter that we will consider, ensuring that there is a moratorium on the disposal of land until we are able to engage in regard to these questions. That's what we will consider strongly. Thank you.
Position regarding conversion of Land Use Planning Ordinances into provincial statutes
66. Mr M W Makhubela (Cope) asked the Minister for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs:
Whether all the Land Use Planning Ordinances that were passed before 1994 were converted into provincial statutes; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?