Hon members, we will now proceed to Question 198 that was put by the hon Frolick to the Minister of Sport and Recreation. I have been informed that the hon Minister has requested that the question stand over. Therefore, hon Frolick, we will proceed to the next question.
Identification of reasons for worsening maternity mortality rate 178. Mr M Waters (DA) asked the Minister of Health:
(1) What was the maternal mortality rate in (a) 1995 and (b) 2008;
(2) whether his department has indentified the reasons for the continuing worsening of health indicators such as the maternal mortality rate despite rising expenditure on public health care; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the reasons? NO2077E