Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the Standing Committee on Finance, I would like to propose the following motions.
In respect to some of the concerns, the Standing Committee on Finance felt that at a time when we are supposed to be preparing local governments for devolution, the committee is concerned with reductions in duty travel and training, which will adversely effect community support. If this is allowed to persist, decisions will continue to be made at the centre, in conflict with the Assembly's decentralization objectives.
The departments have to reduce the budget, and it should not be at the expense of the communities. It should be from headquarters's administration. I believe it is the concern of many Members of the Assembly.