Chairperson, the hon Tolo speaks very well. His speech reminded me of the election speech by Mr Maynier.
Hon Chairperson, on behalf of the IFP I want to congratulate the new Minister and Deputy Minister, and wish them well. We want to compare the Minister to her predecessor, hon Charles Ngakula. We will eventually know who the best Minister is. But there's something we already know: and that is that she is much more beautiful than old Charles. [Laughter.]
The hon Maynier referred to his service in the Defence Force and it brought back beautiful memories to me because I also served for 15 years in the citizen force. I did many camps and courses, and it feels again today as if I'm back in the family, seeing all the uniforms. I still have my uniform from 30 years ago, but it doesn't fit me any more. [Laughter.]