Chairperson, it is common cause that there are huge problems within this department. We have heard about some and experienced some of them. But it is also not true that everything is just wrong. There are many officials in that department who are doing their utmost to give a good service to the public.
I applied for a new passport on 8 May 2009 at the Malmesbury branch of the Department of Home Affairs. I downloaded the forms beforehand and completed them. It took me only 22 minutes to be serviced from my arrival up until I left, and it is less than eight weeks now but I have already received my new passport. I thank you very much for that. [Applause.]
I think it would be wrong for members today to vote against this Budget Vote because, even though we have lots of problems, let us give the Minister and the department a chance and see where we are next year. We all support the Budget. [Applause.]