2. The visit allowed the Portfolio Committee to engage and interact extensively with the Department at its head office, on its planned activities for delivery under its programmes and sub- programmes. This included a reflection on the Department's annual performance plan which had not been finalised during the presentation of the Department's strategic plan and budget. Through this engagement, the Committee was afforded an opportunity to determine the link between the Department's plans, budget and performance. The visit also created the opportunity for the Committee to meet officials from the Department whom it would otherwise not have met.