Chairperson, I wish to thank the hon Minister for the action that he has taken to date and for the manner in which he has been forthcoming with information, particularly to me as well. However, there are very many senior officials across the Public Service who believe that once they have declared their interests, they are free to do business with the very agency that they work with. I would like to hear what your opinion is on that.
More importantly, the first part of my question referred very specifically to whether you have been informed by a senior person in this agency about their private interest and having a contract with that particular agency because, as you are aware, in correspondence with me, that individual has indicated that she has informed you by letter that she has a contract with the agency.