With regard to the spatial economic inequality in the Northern Cape, what type of (a) investment and (b) trade promotion is being done to facilitate foreign direct investment in the region?

(1) Whether Government is the full copyright holder of (a) the national anthem, (b) the national flag, (c) the national coat of arms and (d) any other national symbol; if not, (a) why not and (b) who is the copyright holder for each of these symbols; if so, (2) what measures have been instituted to (a) protect these symbols and (b) prevent exploitation for commercial use?

(1) Whether (a) his department and (b) all entities reporting to him make payment to (i) suppliers and (ii) service providers within the 30 day payment period as specified by the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Act 1 of 1999; if not, in each case, (aa) how many service providers are awaiting payment, (bb) what is the monetary value of outstanding payments and (cc) how long is payment overdue; (2) whether (a) his department and (b) all entities reporting to him are liable for any interest charged on overdue payments in any of the cases mentioned; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, what is the (i) percentage and (ii) monetary value of interest charged; (3) whether (a) his department and (b) all entities reporting to him have negotiated revised payment schedules with each of the service providers mentioned; if not, why not; if so, in each case, what are the relevant details; (4) what are the reasons for (a) his department and (b) all entities reporting to him not making payment within 30 days as specified by the PFMA; (5) whether (a) his department and (b) all entities reporting to him have implemented any measures to (i) ensure full compliance with the PFMA and (ii) facilitate immediate payment for overdue accounts; if not, why not; if so, in each case, what are the relevant details?

Whether a code of conduct for good business practice will be established in light of the allegations of bribery by a certain company (name furnished) in its Iranian business ventures; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, when?

(1) Whether his department is taking any measures to expand the poultry industry in the Free State; if not, why not; if so, what (a) measures and (b) are the further relevant details; (2) whether his department will collaborate with any (a) other state departments or (b) municipalities in this regard; if not, why not; if so, (i) with which municipalities and (ii) what are the relevant details of the collaboration with these municipalities; (3) whether any poultry initiatives will be established in the Free State; if not, why not; if so, (a) who will participate in the project and (b) what financial assistance is envisaged?

Whether any traffic fines were incurred with regard to any of his official vehicles in the (a) 2009-10, (b) 2010-11 and (c) 2011-12 financial years; if so, what (i) amount in fines was incurred in respect of each specified vehicle in each specified financial year and (ii) are the further relevant details in each case?

With reference to the manufacturing competitiveness enhancement programme (MCEP) costing R5,8 billion for manufacturers who are in distress from the effects of the global financial crises, (a) how much, (b) to whom and (c) when will or were funds paid in respect to any one or a combination of the categories (i) production support mechanisms, (ii) loans, (iii) equity injection, (iv) working capital support, (v) restructuring assistance, (vi) support for acquisition of fixed assets, (vii) investment initiatives to enable the firms to address improved sales, (viii) job preservation and expansion, (ix) income support for employees, (x) layoff support and similar measures, as specified in the Budget Vote of his department of 18 May 2012?

(1) Whether the National Lotteries Board (NLB) has a procedure manual stipulating criteria for determining and awarding the allocation of funds to applicants; if not, why not; if so, when was it (a) approved and (b) last reviewed; (2) what criteria are used to determine the validity of applications for funding to the NLB?

(1) What is the (a) total cost budgeted for the trip to Japan to promote trade and investment ties, (b) breakdown of the budget in terms of (i) flights, (ii) hotel accommodation, (iii) security and (iv) all other costs associated with the trip; (2) what (a) are the names of the (i) officials and (ii) delegation who partook in the visit, (b) is the (i) nature of their involvement and (ii) reason for accompanying him and (c) criteria were used in selecting the delegates?

(1) When was the current Director-General of his department appointed; (2) whether the Director-General was appointed in a permanent capacity; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?