Whether, with regard to the recent public service workers’ strike and their demand of 8,6% wage increase and a R1 000 housing allowance, his department has any further plans in place to address this issue in order to end the strike as soon as possible; if not, why not; if so, (a) what is the next move in terms of negotiating with Cosatu, (b) why did his department not budget for this wage increase and (c) what structures will his department put in place to prevent such occurrence in the future?