Question NW1936 to the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
30 October 2020 - NW1936
Hicklin, Ms MB to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
(1)Whether her department allocated R2,8 million to the Limpopo Department of Public Works to accommodate 11 technical assistants from Cuba, if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether her department allocated any funding for the accommodation of the Cuban officials; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, from which budget line item was the funding sourced?
Reply:
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:
(1) The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has not allocated funds to Limpopo Department of Public Works for 11 technical assistants from Cuba. Limpopo Department of Public Works is responsible for the payment of its own technical assistants from Cuba for salaries, accommodation, logistics or any other costs.
(2) Yes, DPWI has allocated funding for the accommodation of the Cuban Officials throughthe Department’s Cuban Technical Advisory programme