NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION 60
QUESTION 60 FOR WRITTEN REPLY MRS. A STEYN (DA) TO ASK THE MINISTER OF
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES:
(1) With reference to her reply to question 350 on 6 November 2012, what
(a) are the findings of this report and (b) action is her department
taking to handle each of the concerns raised;
(2) Whether she will table the report in the National Assembly; if not,
why not; if so, what are the relevant details? NW13-64E
REPLY
1) (a) A draft report by the World Organisation for Animal health (OIE)
ws provided to the Department for perusal for factual correctness. The
corrections were subsequently sent back to the OIE to allow them to
finalise the report which will be re-forwarded to the Department.
(b) The Department intends to consult openly on the findings from the
evaluation. This consultation will include the Provincial Departments
as well as all stakeholders. To address the concerns in the report, ac
action plab with strict timelines will be developed,
2) The report together with all the actions that will be taken will be
shaped with all the stakeholders with interest on the subject.