Chairperson, since poverty alleviation is a top priority for government, it makes sense that rural development becomes one of the main priorities, so that the department can finalise outstanding claims, speed up the formulation of policy and legislation, provide adequate post- settlement support to land reform beneficiaries, and improve capacity to deliver.
Parliament must be updated regularly on the progress made in the finalisation of the restitution programme and cost implications thereof. It should monitor the Letsema campaign, and monitor the new trading account to make sure that it is used for the benefit of land beneficiaries. I thank you.