(1) (a) What progress has been made by his department on the rationalisation of boards of entities reporting to him, (b) what is the exact meaning of rationalisation of boards of entities reporting to him and (c) what alternatives to boards of entities reporting to him is he considering; (2) with regard to funds allocated to entities reporting to him, what allowance is made for (a) fees relating to the board, (b)(i) travelling and (ii) accommodation of board members and (c) salaries for chief executive officers?