Mr Speaker, hon Deputy President, hon members, once more, we have reached the end of another year. This has, without doubt, been a very busy and tumultuous political year. We got down to business as early as possible to ensure that the work of this House was completed on time. We managed to deal with a great deal of business and addressed many important matters. We salute you for your hard work and dedication, colleagues. We wish everyone farewell for the year. We hope you will find joy over the festive season in the company of family, friends and loved ones.
In a month's time, we will be celebrating Christmas. We would like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. To our Muslim colleagues, we hope you merrily celebrated Eid and wish you a prosperous New Year.
We salute all the late hon members of this House who worked hard to make a difference in our country. May their souls rest in peace!
We appeal to everyone to drive safely on our roads. Let us spread the message of responsible and safe road usage.
Finally, we express the warmest message of thanks to the many staff members of this institution who enabled us to do our jobs. We are eternally grateful to all staff members of this institution. May we return refreshed and inspired to proceed with our work in the New Year and ready for the 2014 elections. I thank you. [Applause.]