The Department of Science and Technology (DST) received a letter from the office of the Deputy-President, Mr Kgalema Motlanthe, regarding the tabling of strategic plans by departments, entities or institutions on or before 3 March 2010. The request is in line with the requirements of section 10(1)(b&c) of the Money Bills Amendment Procedure and Related Matters Act of 2009, which was assented by the President on the 16 April 2009.