Hon member, when you don't have a question, you must say that you don't have a question. There is no question to answer. It was a very general question by the hon Swart - in fact, ebezithathela ichance nje [he was just taking a chance]. But, if you have a question, ask the question.
Particulars regarding action taken by Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) in connection with new information on the arms deal emerging in Sweden and Germany
3. Mr D J Maynier (DA) asked the Minister of Police: [Written Question No 2630]
(1) Whether officials from the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) have approached the (a) National Anti- Corruption Unit in Sweden and (b) Serious Fraud Office in the United Kingdom in connection with the new information (details furnished) on the arms deal which is emerging in Sweden; if not, why not, in each specified case; if so, what are the relevant details, in each specified case;
(2) whether officials from the Hawks have approached (a) any prosecuting authority in Germany and (b) a certain company (name furnished) in connection with the new information (details furnished) relating to the arms deal which is emerging in Germany; if not, why not, in each specified case; if so, what are the relevant details, in each specified case;
(3) whether the Hawks have launched a preliminary investigation into the new information on the arms deal emerging in (a) Sweden and (b) Germany; if not, why not, in each specified case; if so, what are the relevant details, in each specified case?
(4) whether he will make a statement on the matter? NO3081E