Hon Speaker, this is a normative statement; it's not based on facts. We have not yet lost steam. South Africa is keen on engagements. Hence, the Minister of Trade and Industry has been engaging individual countries to try and solve this matter. I thank you.
Effect of job losses on department's position regarding intended wage subsidy
111. Mr A Louw (DA) asked the Minister of Labour:
Whether the impact of job losses, especially amongst the youth, has had any effect on his department's position on the intended wage subsidy mentioned by the Minister of Finance in his February 2010 Budget Speech; if not, (a) why not and (b) what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?