(1)With reference to the report by the Ministerial Committee on the funding norms for technical vocational education and training (TVET) colleges, (a) on what date did the study on funding norms commence, (b)(i) at what stage and (ii) to what extend were TVET college principals consulted and (c) how will the findings affect the total amount allocated for the medium term budget framework at TVET colleges;
(2) Whether students will in future be capped at TVET colleges in light of the lack of growth in student numbers according to the medium term budget framework; if so, what are the relevant details?
(3) What plans are in place to phase in the new funding framework once it is adopted in order for colleges to budget in time for any differences in income that may occur?