(1) (a) When did his department complete its policy process with regard to fixed number portability, (b) what is the aim of this policy, (c) why did the Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) (i) decide on a phased approach with blocks of one thousand and ten thousand numbers and more and single fixed line portability only in a second phase and (ii) not allow groups of fewer than a thousand numbers; (2) whether the ICASA approach was in line with this policy; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) why (a) did ICASA postpone the implementation of fixed number portability from 18 March to 26 April 2010 and (b) does ICASA, as per their media release of 17 March 2010 (details furnished), only consult some service providers (names furnished); (4) whether he has found that the alleged apparent non-competitive practices of the regulator will have a negative impact on a further reduction in telecoms costs; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (5) whether it is accepted policy that ICASA should consult Telkom in a matter that would impact negatively on their business if customers ported to other service providers; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?