(1) How many applications for same sex unions have been (a) received, (b) approved and (c) declined in each province in (i) 2009, (ii) 2010 and (iii) 2011; (2) what are the reasons why the applications were declined in (a) 2009, (b) 2010 and (c) 2011 in respect of each case; (3) what was the average time between the (a) application and (b) resolution in respect of (i) 2009, (ii) 2010 and (iii) 2011; (4) whether there are any (a) processes, (b) procedures, (c) mechanisms and (d) pro-grammes in place to educate officials with regard to such applications; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?