Whether the Human Resource Development Council has been able to deliver on its commitment to increase the number of skilled persons in order to meet the demand of current and emerging economic and social development priorities; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details CO44?
whether there are any special benefits for (a) South African companies which are or will be investing in BRIC countries and (b) companies from BRIC countries which are or will be investing in South Africa; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details CO47?
whether such steps have resulted in President Robert Mugabe and his party fulfilling their obligations; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details CO69?
whether the Government has engaged organised teacher's unions and school governing bodies when the decision was taken to expand HIV/Aids voluntary testing campaigns at schools; if not, why not; if so, (a) what was the general response in this regard, (b) what mechanisms will the Government put in place to ensure the confidentiality of the results and (c) what support mechanisms will be made available for learners who are HIV positive CO72?
Whether the Government has any plans in place to increase the number of seats in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (details furnished) in order to address the challenges of representivity through (a) policy intervention and (b) possible amendments to the current legislative arrangements regarding this matter; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details CO74?
whether the Presidency regrets this as wasteful expenditure; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details CO79?