Hon member, as you know, that is not determined by me. It is determined by Treasury regulations. It is not only in Health where there is this type of problem. But we do have discussions with the Minister of Finance in which we try to look into exactly what you are raising. We are greatly interested in this issue, but we can't change Treasury regulations overnight to suit any one department. But, I think the Minister of Finance is very sympathetic to this view. It is being discussed.
Position regarding steps taken by Minister to remedy certain departmental deficiencies
42. Ms N Y Vukuza-Linda (Cope) asked the Minister of Basic Education:
Whether she has taken steps to remedy (a) a strategic leadership vacuum, (b) the provincial department's structure and culture of poor work ethics, (c) poor financial management systems and (d) the lack of monitoring and evaluation as identified by her department (details furnished); if not, why not; if so, what steps?