15.2 The Northern Cape Department of Education should continue giving support into 2013 to learners who had very little or no schooling for the period of the protest action. It is important that there be consultation with the Northern Cape Department of Education to investigate how the Province could find the necessary funding. A report on the Department's learner support plans for 2013 should be submitted to Parliament within three months of the adoption of this report. 15.3 The issue of the competency tests for markers should be resolved as soon as possible through engagements with all unions. A report in this regard should be submitted to Parliament within three months of the adoption of this report by the National Assembly.