(1) Whether the astronomical research programme at the Southern African Large Telescope (Salt) has begun; if not, (a) why not and (b) when will research begin; if so, (i) what are the details of the research programmes and (ii) how many South African astronomers are assigned to these programmes; (2) how much of the 2010-11 budget has been allocated to these research programmes; (3) whether any international partners in Salt started their research programmes; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) whether any revenue and/or revenue equivalent will be received by the Government for the international partners’ use of Salt; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?