Deputy Speaker, firstly, let me highlight that, in light of the Budget Vote that is before us, we are hoping that as we move towards the conclusion of this term, political parties will support Parliament's intention to upgrade the system that is in the House. It has been tabled before the Chief Whips' Forum and parties have not agreed to the upgrading of the system, which will use thumbprints, and will improve how we operate and work effectively. The ANC has supported the upgrading of this system and we hope that all parties will come on board so that Parliament can function effectively and avoid the delays that we are experiencing today.
Secondly, I want to talk about the issue of Parliament's work. We are doing our work; there aren't any sweetheart questions or sweetheart oversight. [Interjections.] If we were to say members are asking sweetheart questions and are doing sweetheart oversight then, looking at the work that we have managed to do, that would not have resulted in the work that we've seen in the oversight interventions that have drastically changed the lives of communities.
We do urge that parliamentary law adviser posts be established, as the Speaker has committed to doing, so that the work can enhance what we are doing. Thank you.
Vote agreed to (Democratic Alliance, Independent Democrats and Freedom Front Plus dissenting). Vote No 3 - Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs - put.
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