(1) With reference to the media statement by her department on 20 October 2011 (details furnished), what are the names of the interested and affected parties whose views she took into consideration; (2) whether she has found that the Water Tribunal will still be able to adjudicate the appeals against the granting of the licence fairly; if not, why not; if so, how was this conclusion reached; (3) when is the Water Tribunal expected to adjudicate on the matter; (4) whether she will consider petitions by other entities awaiting confirmation on water use licences for her intervention in getting suspensions lifted; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (5) whether she intends to take steps to ensure that the management of the Vele Colliery will include all interested and affected parties into the management forum that the mine is expected to establish; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?