Speaker, I see that we have gone back to the nontechnical age! Hon Deputy President, the ID supports the establishment of this committee, because we believe that our decision regarding the proposed nuclear build programme will have profound effects on our economy. If the wrong decision is taken, we could literally bankrupt our fiscus and usher in an era of runaway electricity prices.
After yesterday's passing of the secrecy Bill, the public is rightly concerned that a decision of this magnitude will be taken behind closed doors and that we will not be able to scrutinise the documents and deliberations.
Will the Deputy President therefore be opening up channels for public participation in this forum, and will we be able to scrutinise all the outcomes before the actual tender documents are published? Thank you.