NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
REPLY
QUESTION NO: 2227
QUESTION
Mr A M Figlan (DA) to ask the Minister of Human Settlements:
1) With reference to the R5,2 million spent on the establishment of
the office of his Deputy Minister, how much was spent on (a)
office furniture, (b) stationery, (c) staff salaries, (d) office
rental and (e) other specified items?
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REPLY:
1) On the additional budget estimate an amount of R5,2 million was
allocated to the Department of Human Settlements for the
establishment of the office of the Deputy Minister and her
ministerial support staff . The expenditure incurred to date as at
31 October 2009 is as follows.
2) Nevertheless the following can be stated.
i. No costs were incurred on office furniture.
ii. No costs were incurred on office rental.
iii. Thus far R1, 956. 80 was spent on stationery.
iv. Thus far R R56, 876.77 was spent on other specified items
v. Thus far R1, 314, 151.62 was spent on staff salaries
including Deputy Ministerâs salary.