Question NW3259 to the Minister of Public Works
22 September 2015 - NW3259
Dlamini, Mr MM to ask the Minister of Public Works
(1) What (a) total amount did his department spend on air travel between Gauteng and Cape Town for employees attending Parliament business in the 2014-15 financial year and (b) is the total number of trips that were undertaken; (2) what is the total amount that his department spent on (a) accommodation and (b) car rental in Cape Town for employees attending Parliament business in the specified financial year?
Reply:
1. (a) The total amount spent on air travel between Gauteng and Cape Town on officials of the Department of Public Works attending official Parliamentary business during the 2014/15 financial year is R238 670.94
(b) The total number of trips undertaken is 48.
2. (a) The total amount spent on accommodation is R79 666.50
(b) The total cost of car rental was R25 844.61