Hon Speaker, this is a case of "pikswart" as opposed to "swart gevaar". [Applause.] Arising from your response, hon President, it is clear that the Framework Agreement wasn't an entirely unnecessary response to the global economic crisis and clearly the ACDP supports that framework, particularly the notion of the social pact between government, business and labour. However, it is crucial, as you pointed out, that the action plan is implemented and monitored, and we were encouraged yesterday to learn during the Economic Development Budget Vote that the primary phase of the Training Lay-off Scheme will be rolled out more actively.
However, we as the ACDP were concerned to learn that certain companies in distress were unaware of the Training Lay-off Scheme. This followed an oversight visit by MPs. Is there, hon President, sufficient public awareness around the interventions, such as the Training Lay-off Scheme? Is there further action that one can take to make companies that are in distress aware of the interventions that can assist in preventing further job losses? Thank you, hon President.