Chairperson, let me begin by thanking all the hon members who have spoken and made contributions. These are certainly most welcome and have all been noted. We have taken copious notes. I also want to thank my colleagues who have already answered to some of the questions. In fact they answered both questions that had been raised and questions that had not yet been asked. We are happy that there is this ongoing dialogue and discussion around issues of what it is that we want to achieve for this Parliament and how to go about achieving it.
Hon Davidson raised the issue of unanswered questions. I did, in my speech this year and last year, express concern that there are these questions that need to be answered, and I undertook that I was going to raise the matter with the Leader of Government Business, which I have done. As I've said it's ongoing and I continue to engage the Deputy President who is the Leader of Government Business. In fact, there has been an improvement with regard to the issue of unanswered questions. The Deputy President has assured me that we will continue addressing this issue.
Hon Davidson also raised the issue of 500 plus questions, some of which date back to before 2009. I am sure the hon member is aware that questions of a previous year lapse at the end of the annual session of Parliament, and the Rules of this Parliament do not allow for questions to be carried over. [Interjections.] Can I get protection?