6.7.3 Departmental Response: The National Commissioner acknowledged serious constraints in the prioritisation process and stated that, as Commissioner, he knew that there was a shortage of police stations, but could not get information from the SAPS as to the extent of that shortage and how long it would take to address this backlog. He reiterated that he would revert to the Committee after consultation with SAPS as to the exact extent of the backlog and time frames to address this backlog.