(1) Whether, with reference to his reply to question 340 on 8 April 2015, the National Treasury was consulted on financing options before the Department of Energy embarked upon signing nuclear co-operation framework agreements with different countries in respect of the 9 600 MW nuclear build programme; if not, what steps did he take to enquire about the financial feasibility of the proposed nuclear deal after he became aware of it; if so, (a) to what extent was the National Treasury consulted and (b) what were its recommendations in this regard; (2) (a) has he been informed of the relevant details of the nuclear build procurement process and (b) by what date will this procurement process be finalised?