Chairperson, thank you, Minister, we just hope that these were not expensive mistakes that were made, when the seeds and things were distributed. I am aware that about R15 million was spent in KwaZulu-Natal in the acquisition of seeds and fertiliser. In most of the areas, these were given to beneficiaries who are not agriculturally productive areas. So, this was really a waste of money, largely a waste of taxpayers' money.
But what I would like to know, hon Minister, is the following: Can you, at some stage, provide us with information on where in KwaZulu-Natal these tractors were distributed and whether there is a contractual arrangement between the recipients and government? Are the recipients individuals or co- operatives? What kind of maintenance plan is there to ensure that this equipment can be handed down over generations? Thank you.
The MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES: Chairperson, I do appreciate that the hon member does not expect me to give that information immediately and that the question will be for a written response. I thank you.