Hon Speaker, hon Deputy President, thank you for your response, and I think we have no doubt in this House that given the economic recession, there's certainly a need to provide a safety net for the poor and vulnerable in our society. However, we believe that if it goes unchecked, a culture of dependency could entrench itself.
My question is: Would the Presidency encourage all government departments to include, in their programmes, specific projects that would promote self- help and self-reliance amongst our communities? I am asking this, because I have no doubt that many people in our country would like to work and have a sense of pride, rather than rely on handouts. Thank you.