House Chair, we understand the fears and what the DA is putting forth around the new immigration regulations. The report that was put forward makes recommendations to the Department of Tourism to conduct an impact study regarding the impact of the new regulations. No one has yet tested what they are saying. We can understand that they are saying that it will have an impact on tourism, but nobody has as yet tested that impact. Thus, allow the Department of Tourism to conduct its own impact analysis and study with regard to this.
Yes, on the issue of the e-visas, we want the department to facilitate and fast-track the issuing of e-visas to those who want to visit the country, but notwithstanding the fact that those who want to apply for visas must follow due process and must allow the Department of Home Affairs to issue visas correctly when a person has applied for a visa, following everything that is stipulated relating to the issuing of visas.
Our report puts forth four recommendations that we ask the House to agree to and those talk to the department to fast-track the issues of the impact around the immigration regulations and also how we can transform the tourism industry. We want our people to be owners of these establishments and we want those who were previously disadvantaged by the system to come forth. We want new entrants into the tourism industry and business to come forth and penetrate this industry, and that's what we are putting forward. With your permission, these are the recommendations that we put forth to the House. Thank you. [Applause.]
Question put.
Motion agreed to.
Report accordingly adopted.