(1) Whether he and/or his department have any research at their disposal to indicate in a scientific manner whether the broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) policy and legislation are achieving their objectives; if not, on what basis are the BBBEE policy and legislation being assessed and is their continuation justified; if so, (a) why was the specified research not put before the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry for inspection prior to the said committee disposing of its proceedings in respect of the Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment Amendment Bill [B42-2012] and (b) when will it be made available to the said portfolio committee; (2) whether he has any research at his disposal to indicate whether any unintended effects have ensued or are still ensuing from the BBBEE policy, such as the impoverishment of white and brown people; if not, whether he intends to order such research; if so, (a) who did this research and (b) when will it be made available; (3) whether he intends to introduce policy adjustments and/or alternative policies and legislation to counteract any negative effects from black economic empowerment; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) (a) what number of black economic empowerment transactions that have been executed to date is not recognised by his department as black economic empowerment and (b) what is the reason for this?