(1) What (a) are the names and (b) is the list of directors of the five companies which were contracted to implement the Expanded Public Works Programme that billed the Government for work they have not done in the North West; (2) whether the provincial department has followed any procedures before remitting payment; if not, (a) why not and (b) who is responsible to check for discrepancies before the payment is made; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether any steps have been taken against persons who are responsible; if not, why not; if so, (a) what steps and (b) what are the further relevant details?