No. I will not allow that. I'll stick to the convention that the answer be tabled because of its length. Is there any other follow-up question? [Interjections.]
Effect of fiscal stimulus package, infrastructure programme and other measures in cushioning the economy and preventing further job losses
100. Mr S N Swart (ACDP) asked the Minister of Economic Development:
(1) Whether the Government's fiscal stimulus package and the R787 billion infrastructure programme has succeeded in cushioning the economy against the worst effects of the global economic meltdown; if not, why not; if so, how did he reach this conclusion;
(2) whether any other factors contributed to the recession and the loss of 500 000 jobs this year; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3) whether the additional package of measures announced recently flowing from the framework agreement between business, labour and Government in February will prevent further job losses; if not, why not; if so, how? NO1433E