Thank you, Dr Van Heerden. On behalf of the presiding officers, may I join the parties to say we thank you all. You've been a wonderful team to work with in this Third Parliament. As you go into the festive season, as the Minister indicated earlier, enjoy your Christmas and spend time with your families. You have been missing them, I know. We have enjoyed working with you and you've been a lovely team.
Minister, particularly to you, I also want to thank you. Some people may criticise me but it is fine, I can put my head on the block for that. You are the one Minister who has never missed the activities of the NCOP. [Applause.] And I must congratulate you on that.
I remember a time when I forgot to invite you to Taking Parliament to the People. I received hot beans from you! [Laughter.] You just wrote a letter to me asking me why I didn't invite you. However, the keen interest you've shown in this House motivates us all. Therefore, we wish to thank you very much. You set a very good example and, as the members of the NCOP, we really appreciate that.
yesterday I was giving gifts to all members at the dinner yesterday and some of them couldn't be there. I will still give you your gifts even if you did not attend the dinner. Those who did not get their gifts should remain in the House after adjournment; the staff will give them their gifts, but we are not going to post it to you. Thank you very much, and enjoy going home.