4. Deliberations by delegation The delegation appreciated the sincerity and transparency by the MEC on the issues of service delivery challenges and further welcomed the extensive presentation by the HOD. The delegation enquired about the strategy to recover funds that were paid to contractors, as tranche payments. The delegation established whether there was a relationship between the provincial department and the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) in terms of quality assurance compliance. The winding-down of the NWHC was wearisome as it has taken too long to finalise. Therefore, the Commission of enquiry was most welcomed and persons responsible should account. Another concern was the issue of unspent funds (MIG) on bulk infrastructure by the municipalities. The delegation raised a concern on the fairly low expenditure of about 15 per cent on rural housing development yet the province is a rural set-up. The delegation sought clarity as to how many houses were due for rectification and the number of units rectified as from 2009/10 to 2011/12. The delegation enquired whether the housing needs register was aligned with the Housing Subsidy System in the national Department of Human Settlements. The delegation was concern about the lack of progress on Community Residential Units programme while there was budget allocated for the programme. The delegation enquired about the cost of the winding-down process of the NWHC and on which budget was the project funded from.