Given the identified shortcomings of Jibar, it is our expectation that the reform of Jibar will be prioritised by the MPG and its work streams. The interim reform measure that will ultimately be decided on shall become effective from a future date that will recognise all data collection and transitioning considerations.
These advantages notwithstanding, we are, of course, continually attempting to evaluate those numbers in the context of the entire range of other indicators for the household sector. A somewhat puzzling feature of the recent period has been that, despite the sharp weakening in sentiment, household spending appears thus far to have held up well.