Chairperson, hon members, we have reached the end of another session and it is perhaps the last time that this House meets prior to the end of its term.
Looking back upon the past 15 years, this House has engaged in important work and achieved many milestones. For such achievements as we have attained, the management of Parliament and parliamentary staff members played a pivotal role behind the scenes to ensure that we perform our constitutional obligations. I have only recently been sworn in, but from discussions it is clear that this Chamber plays a very important role in advancing the Constitution. It would appear that we still need to do many things to convey the role of this House.
Chair, in conclusion, one hopes that in the new term there will be rapid progress to ensure that this House expands its oversight role as a checks and balances mechanism in respect of the National Assembly, and its role in representing the views of the provinces, and also its role in encouraging public participation in the work of Parliament. May God bless you. Thank you. [Applause.]