(1) whether, with reference to the reply of the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform to question 3173 on 09 December 2013, any discussions have been held with the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform on the re-opening of land claims; if not, why not; if so, (a) what were the outcomes of these discussions; (2) whether the development of a budgetary framework for the re-opening of land claims has been agreed upon with the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform; if not, why not; if so, what amount has been budgeted for land restitution in each of the next five years; (3) whether he has assessed the affordability of this project and the likelihood of its success in the short to medium term; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) whether he will make a statement on the matter?