Yes, certainly. I am in a generous mood! So, don't worry. The intention of that amendment is to actually ensure that there is easier administration on the one hand, and ultimately that there should be no additional tax to be paid. We will get back to my colleagues and give them the reassurance that they require.
On the question of the DA, the Western Cape and unemployment numbers, are we going to sit here for hours and debate one or two percentage points? Or are we going to say that we have a national problem that all of us as a nation need to deal with? We can't worry about 19%, 21% or 22%. Unemployment should not be greater than 10% in this country! Let's talk about how we get to that number below 10% and focus our minds on that. [Applause.]
Secondly, the hon Harris just doesn't get it, despite the repeated explanations, that forecasts are forecasts. If conditions change, numbers change, and forecasts change. The IMF has changed its global growth forecasts and forecasts for different regions every few months in the last couple of years, because conditions have changed. It's got nothing to do with the Treasury. It has nothing to do with our calculator. Put a different number into the forecasting, and then you will get a different outcome. [Interjections.] So, the problem is that the campaigning season has started and that's the problem that we are confronted with.
On the question of regulation, his approach is a Neanderthal approach. Free marketeers around the world are virtually dead on the question of regulation. What we require is modern appropriate regulation. Since we have declared this a season of campaigning, let me say that the ANC, through this legislation, is protecting our people to ensure that they have a decent retirement. They are supporting businesses so that they can provide housing and get a tax break for it. They are ensuring that there are incentives for investment in special economic zones. Small businesses get an easier go in regard to registering for VAT and we are promoting research and development in these particular areas. So, all in all, this is a wonderful campaigning tool. Go out and campaign, and get votes for the ANC. Thank you.
Debate concluded.
Taxation Laws Amendment Bill read a first time (Democratic Alliance dissenting).
Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill read a second time.