Question NW2134 to the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform

Walters, Mr TC to ask the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform

With reference to his statement in his Budget Vote Debate No 39, Rural Development and Land Reform, Appropriation Bill on 8 May 2015, regarding the prohibition of land ownership by foreign nationals, (a) can he provide the accredited (i) research and/or (ii) impact studies showing the negative impact of foreign land ownership in the country used by his department to develop the proposed banning of foreign ownership of agricultural land and (b) what is the full academic reference in each case?