(1) Whether there is a standard budget policy and a norm for hospitals; if not, (a) why not and (b) how budget allocations are made in the Eastern Cape; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) (a) what are the budget allocations to each provincial hospital in the Eastern Cape, (b) how many beds are in each of these hospitals, (c) what is the occupancy rate in respect of each hospital and (d) what are the relevant details with regard to staff vacancies in (i) human resources, (ii) goods and services and (iii) any other costs?