. Matters arising from treaties and related National Interest Analyses, proposed treaty actions and related Explanatory Statements presented or deemed to be presented to Parliament; . Any question relating to a treaty or other international instrument, whether or not negotiated to completion, referred to the committee. . Such matters as may be referred to the Joint Standing committee through requisite Parliamentary processes. . The Joint Standing Committee would consider referred treaties within a stipulated timeframe and report to the House . The Joint Standing Committee would consider treaties which require approval by Parliament before they bind South Africa; and those treaties that would be tabled for noting/information only.