House Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the House -
1) notes that Parliament will shortly establish a Parliamentary Interfaith Council;
2) recalls that on 6 November 2009 the Multiparty Chief Whips' Forum agreed to establish the council, which would interact with other religious structures outside Parliament on issues of spiritual and moral support, and conflict resolution on the African continent;
3) recognises that the formation of the council would create an additional platform for an activist Parliament that would further advance, forge and renew relationships amongst different religions and would seek to influence and focus discussions on issues affecting different religions;
4) further recognises that the council would be used as a mechanism to reach out to the electorate for enhancing nation-building and social cohesion and promote peace and co-operation among religious formations in South Africa; and
5) commits itself to intensify its efforts to contribute to nation- building and social cohesion.
Agreed to.
Are there any further motions without notice? None.
Just that of congratulating Mr Mike Ellis. [Laughter.]
Oh, a motion to congratulate Mike Ellis? Thank you. [Laughter.]
No objections, sir.
No objections. Agreed to. [Laughter.]