Chairperson, I speak as the Chief Whip but as Whips we are a collective. There is nothing in the Rules that says you must always consult. I am doing exactly my job as a member of the NCOP, and as a person who has been given this little manpower to make sure that the things that happen are in order. All that I have moved is in order. Yes, we consult from time to time. Today I really did not have time to consult with the Whips.
I think you have given a ruling that if six provinces here will support the motion, it will be agreed to. Let me just say one last thing: There were no promises to whoever, by whoever to say whatever. This is a motion that I am moving in this House. Finished.