The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth, Children and People with Disabilities received three briefings from the Department of Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities on the strategic plan and budget for the financial period 2010/11 to 2012/13. The Committee engaged extensively with the Department on 17th, 24th March 2010 where several concerns were raised. The Department was requested to address those issues of concern. The final deliberations were held on the 8th April 2010.