For the 2014 MTEF funds have been shifted into a new indirect version of the human settlements development grant so that the Department of Human Settlements can complete infrastructure on behalf of provinces. Specifically, 5 per cent has been top sliced from the HSDG to fund the new Schedule 6A (indirect) grant to eradicate the bucket systems. This grant is allocated for two years and would end in the 2015/16 financial year. The Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant (RBIG) and the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) will fund the bulk infrastructure while the HSDG will fund the connector and reticulation services to eradicate bucket sanitation. Specific conditions in the grant framework have been included in the MIG for priority to be given to sanitation infrastructure. The Committee raised concerns with timeframes set for the attainment of targets set for the bucket eradication programme. The Committee was of the view that the bucket eradication programme should be long term and ongoing. With regards to alignment & co-ordination in the implementation of sanitation Infrastructure, a partnership agreement between the Ministries of Water Affairs, Cooperative Governance and Human Settlements has been concluded together with signed Memorandums of Understanding between the three Ministries and Provincial Premiers in an effort to accelerate the delivery of basic water services. The Department stated that it participates actively in the planning process of municipal infrastructure provision through IDP and Water Services Development Plans.