Chairperson, I thank the hon member very much. We have all hands on deck on this matter relating to what should be happening to stabilise the mining industry. I think you will recall that the President intervened and the Deputy President is also busy with the process of dealing with the general stabilisation of labour relations in the industry.
Secondly, in regard to the collective bargaining period that we are talking about, we know that this is a very difficult time for the mining industry, and it has always been looked at as the strike season. However, you will recall that the National Union of Mineworkers has taken the step of inviting the Chamber of Mines to pre-bargaining negotiations to try to see how they can best deal with this difficult task.
The last question that you raised, hon member, is about the Paterson band grading scheme. I think it is a matter that is in the purview of collective bargaining and negotiations, and I think the trade unions and employers must be able to guide us as to how best to continue with or get out of that system. Thank you. [Applause.]