(1) Whether he has been informed of the proposal of the SA Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) to the Education and Labour Relations Council (ELRC) (copy furnished) regarding the increase in the threshold for unions from 50 000 to 100 000 members; if not, why not; if so, (2). whether it adheres to his department’s current policy on unions; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (3) whether the concept of one industry, one union is in line with his department’s policy on unions; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?