I think the Minister can reply in his speech. You do get some time. [Interjections.]
Lastly, I turn to Statistics SA's project to develop a single business register, a joint initiative between Statistics SA, the SA Revenue Service and the Department of Trade and Industry. Last year, in this budget debate, Minister Manuel told this House that the "policy framework and draft legislation aimed at creating a single business register has been developed", and that this was on its way to getting Cabinet approval before the target date for completion in 2013.
We thought this was great news. We welcomed the announcement as an important move towards accurate measurements of our economy and a better understanding of the constraints facing those trying to establish businesses. But then we were dismayed to read in this year's Statistics SA work programme that apparently, "serious challenges have hindered progress and, as a result, the target to have a single business registration point by 2013 will not be achieved".
So my final request of the Minister, which he is free to deal with in his speech, is to clarify which challenges exactly have led to this government not achieving what he committed them to this time last year.
The DA appreciates the work done by Statistics SA and their efforts to help us understand the reality of our country today. We reiterate our call, however, for more transparency on budget increases, particularly around the wage bill, and proper open engagement with private-sector analysts who may help to shed light on key measures like migration and the size of the informal sector. Thank you. [Applause.]