Second Term Committee Programme

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Trade, Industry and Competition

23 July 2019
Chairperson: Mr D Nkosi (ANC)
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Meeting Summary

The Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry met to consider and adopt Committee minutes and its second and third term programme. It was said the purpose of the programme was to manage the transition from the Fifth to Sixth Parliament, discuss pressing matters, ensure the Committee attends induction training and make the Committee aware of the many oversight visits to entities and presentations from agencies in the month of December.

Members asked that further engagements with the departments and entities than what was on the programme be filtered in. there were questions on the appointment process for the chairperson of the National Lotteries Board and when Brexit and the African Growth and Opportunity Act would be discussed. Requests were made for briefings by the Industrial Development Corporation for Members to better understand how the IDC operates.

The programme was adopted.

Committee minutes dated 4, 9 and 10 July 2019 were adopted with no amendment.

Meeting report

Introductory Remarks: Adoption of Agenda and Apologies
The Chairperson apologised for the hectic scheduling and proceeded to welcome all Members to the brief meeting

Mr S Mbuyane (ANC) proposed adoption of the agenda for the meeting.

Ms J Hermans (ANC) seconded the motion to adopt the day’s agenda.

 The Committee’s agenda for the meeting was adopted without amendment.

The Chairperson announced two apologies on behalf of Mr M Cuthbert (DA) and Ms Y Yako (EFF).

The Committee accepted the apologies.

Consideration of Committee Second and Third Term Programme
The Chairperson moved to discuss the Committee’s programme. It was said the purpose of the programme was to manage the transition from the Fifth to Sixth Parliament, discuss pressing matters and ensure the Committee attends induction training. He made the Committee aware of the many oversight visits to entities and presentations from agencies in the month of December.

The Chairperson called for the possibility of further Committee engagement and consultation with the Department, entities etc other than what is listed on the programme.

Mr D Macpherson (DA) raised a question on the agenda of 10 September 2019 - consultation with the Minister on the appointment of the Commissioner of the National Consumer Commission (NCC), and on 9 October 2019 - Candidate nomination for the chairperson of the National Lotteries Board. In the past, there was an interview process for the National Lotteries Commission (NLC). Does this apply for the NCC? Is there an interview process?

Mr Macpherson also wanted to know where and when Brexit and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which is coming up for review, would be discussed in the programme.

With regard to the NLC, the Committee Secretary clarified that the election/appointment process will be the same as it was in the Fifth Parliament. The Committee will interview the three nominated candidates provided by the Department. The programme does allow for this.

With regard to Brexit and AGOA, these matters would be covered on 3 September 2019 under “overview of existing trade relations and international agreements”.

On the rationale document, Ms Hermans asked why some dates did not have the rationale provided. This would provide an idea of how much the Committee would be covering of its focus areas.

The Committee Content Advisor clarified that the Committee would be receiving financial briefings by the Auditor-General (AG), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and Department of Economic Development (EDD) on those dates, and the rationale is listed under sub-section two.

Mr Hermans asked about flexibility with the dates in case the Minister or Deputy Minister needs to be present.  

The Chairperson stated the programme would be implemented as agreed to by the Committee. New matters as well as matters of high importance would be addressed as they arise. However, he felt the most important matters are covered in the programme.

With regards to matters that may arise during the programme, Mr Macpherson called upon the Committee to be mindful of the fact that matters may indeed change and to be flexible when addressing them. He requested a briefing from the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), under the jurisdiction of the EDD, to give a presentation on the status of their work and loan book. This would allow Members  to better understand how the IDC operates, instead of a standard and unhelpful presentation of financial indicators.

The Chairperson clarified there would be presentations given by the funding agencies (IDC, National Empowerment Fund, Export Credit Insurance Corporation) on 6 December 2019. This would give enough time for Members to follow through on the matters between now and then.

Ms N Motaung (ANC) moved to adopt the Committee programme.

Mr F Mulder (FF+) seconded the motion.

The programme was adopted.

Consideration and adoption of Committee minutes

Committee minutes dated 4 July 2019

The meeting covered a briefing by the Minister and Departments on budgets and Annual Performance Plans (APPs).

Ms P Mantashe (ANC) moved to adopt the minutes.

Mr Macpherson seconded the motion.

Committee minutes dated 4 July 2019 were adopted without amendment.

Committee Minutes dated 9 July 2019
Ms M Moatshe (ANC) moved to adopt the minutes.
Ms N Motaung (ANC) seconded the motion.

Committee minutes dated 9 July 2019 were adopted without amendment.

Committee Minutes dated 10 July 2019
Mr Macpherson moved to adopt the minutes.

Mr Mbuyane seconded the motion.

The Chairperson again apologised for the meeting-time inconvenience. He felt the Committee was now more structured when looking at the matters and lauded the importance of meeting even when busy.

He thanked the Committee for its positive response and support.

The meeting was adjourned.


 

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