About 18 months ago, the Department had indicated to the Committee that a refined trade policy would be provided but this has not yet been received by the Committee. The Department reported that the trade review should be concluded shortly and would be presented to the Minister for his input before it would be published, thereafter it would be presented to the Committee. The review covers trade performance over the last 15 years, a review of changes of trade tariffs, recommendations for future tariff reform, new issues on the international trade agenda and South Africa's trade strategy. 5. Consumer and Corporate Regulation