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Protocol Very interesting Debate: high quality Debate has reflected both in terms of the contributions made as well as comments by analytic members of the media. Two new comers to Budget Debate - Opposition Spokesman on Justice and the Minister of Industry and Tourism - sincere commendation to both. My personal assessment - we have come a far way and in particular wish to comment to the Opposition. It is all too easy for these Debates to sometimes degenerate into wild accusations. Or promise to tax less and spend more. Nonetheless certain specific issues have been raised and must be addressed. We will deal with areas where questions were posed, information requested or proposals made. This will be addressed in a factual manner. Now we come to two core areas; first, the proposal of the Opposition Spokesman to Speak to allocate an additional $6.7B to be financed in the main from "savings" of $7B. Then, we will address the Leader of the Opposition's proposal re the reestablishment of a fixed exchange rate system. Finally, we will wrap up the Debate.
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