Question NW2704 to the Minister of Social Development
06 October 2015 - NW2704
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Social Development
Whether (a) she, (b) her Deputy Minister and (c) any officials in her department travelled to China in the 2014-15 financial year; if so, what was the (i) purpose of each specified visit and (ii)(aa) total cost and (bb) breakdown of such costs of each specified visit?
Reply:
Minister and Deputy Minister did not travel to China during 201-2015 financial year. However, 3 officials visited China from 28 November - 6 December 2014 and participated during the World Family Summit.
Breakdown of costs:
Flights: R 144, 109.12
Accommodation: R59, 000.00
Allowance: R 18, 300.00
Total: R 221, 409.12
Funds have been budgeted for this activity