The meeting between the Portfolio Committee Members and the DoL staff reconvened after the walk-about. The DoL reported as follows: . It was reported that the shortage of computers was caused by floods. However, the computers were ordered and some have been received. . Six fax machines were ordered, one for each floor. There was a problem with the supplier who submitted questionable quotes. . Some photocopiers expired in July, August and October respectively. Head Office instructed centres to stop leasing photocopiers as there was going to be a new contract in December. It is hoped that photocopiers will be available by March 2013. . Uniforms were ordered but came in wrong sizes. . All inspectors with subsidised cars had their boundaries collapsed to allow them to make the kilometres required by the Department of Transport. . Structural problems were communicated to the Department of Public Works. . Appointments of labour inspectors were made in accordance with job profiles and salary levels were accordingly determined.