Question NW1321 to the Minister of Tourism
20 May 2021 - NW1321
Winkler, Ms HS to ask the Minister of Tourism
(1)Whether, considering that the tourism sector is still in dire financial straits, her department intends to extend the Temporary Employment Relief Scheme (TERS) payments; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether her department has engaged with the Minister of Finance to extend TERS payments; if not, why not; if so, on what date will an answer be communicated on whether TERS payments will be extended or not?
Reply:
The Department of Tourism does not have the mandate on measures such as the Temporary Employer Relief Scheme (TERS). However, the Department of Employment and Labour have been engaging social partners at Nedlac and the tourism sector is also represented in those discussions. It is suggested that the Honourable member refers her question to the Minister of Employment and Labour.
- – (2) Not applicable