(1) Whether the Government has any plans to commission the SA National Aids Council to investigate the socio-economic impact of the HIV/Aids epidemic in South Africa, with a view to assist future strategic planning; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether socio-economic impact of HIV/Aids in sub-Saharan Africa (a) is extensive and (b) will impact on South Africa; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether the Government has any plans in place to support neighbouring countries in this regard; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) whether the Government has any substantial plans to curb substance abuse, especially alcohol, which is contributing immensely to the spread of HIV/Aids; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
