2610. The Leader of the Opposition (DA) to ask the Minister for the Public
Service and Administration:
With reference to his reply to oral question 83 on 17 August 2011, (a)
what are the reasons for the delay with regard to the amendments to
the ministerial handbook being made public and (b) when does he
envisage that these recommendations will be submitted? NW3025E
REPLY
a) The Recommendation of the Independent Commission for the Remuneration
of Public Office Bearers(the Commission) on the proposed amendments to
the Ministerial handbook are being awaited. After the cabinet has
considered these recommendations and approved the amendments to the
Handbook, the reviewed handbook will be made Public
b) A meeting to discuss this matter is due on the 14 October 2011