Thank you very much. [Applause.]
Hon members, we should start with the debate on the next Order. The Minister has not arrived yet. I shall ask the direction of the House. I think we could continue with the second speaker, that is, the chair of the committee, if you agree. Are we agreed? Then the Minister can, when he comes, take the platform. That is merely to save time. I don't know how long it will take the Minister to come to the House. Hon Bloem?