Chairperson, hon members, I would like to thank all hon members who participated in this debate. For me, the most encouraging thing is the fact that we seem to have a common vision, a common approach. We all seem to have the same ideas on how to proceed in dealing with some of the challenges we have in the Department of Correctional Services.
What I don't understand, however, is the hypocrisy. After listening to what I had to say, my having outlined what it is that we want to do to turn around the Department of Correctional Services, and having agreed with me as well, you then turn around and say you will not support the budget. The point is, hon James Selfe, that in order for us to achieve all the things we have been debating here now, in order for us to turn around the Department of Correctional Services, we require funding.
Do not tell me about what happened in the past, and that we add up to a deficit. The point is, we have to look at how we correct that which has happened, and put corrective measures in place to deal with some of the challenges which you so eloquently articulated. [Interjections.]
Now, it is after lunch, almost five o'clock, so hon Ellis, silence at the back. [Laughter.]