(1) Whether he has been informed of the recurring shortages of certain pain killers (name furnished) at public hospitals and clinics in the Free State; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the (a) reasons for the shortages and (b) further relevant details; (2) whether he will launch an investigation into the recurring shortages of the pain killers; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether he will take any steps to address the issue; if not, why not; if so, what steps?