(1) With reference to his reply to oral question 163 on 7 September 2016, what are the functions and tasks to be carried out by the specified advisors appointed to assist in exploring a merger between the SA Airways and SA Express and the possible introduction of a strategic equity partner; (2) whether the specified advisors have been appointed; if not, why not; if so, what (a)(i) is the period of the contract that has been awarded and (ii) are the costs of the specified contract and (b) are the names of the advisors?