Question NW323 to the Minister of Health
07 March 2024 - NW323
Sarupen, Mr AN to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Whether, considering the participation of the delegation of the Republic in the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024 that took place in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from 15 to 19 January 2024, his department bore the financial responsibility for the expenses of its representatives in terms of (a) accommodation, (b) air travel, (c) ground transportation and (d) any other ancillary expenses; if so, what are the relevant details in terms of the (i) total cost and (ii) breakdown thereof; if not, (2) whether the specified expenses were covered by funds received from the National Treasury; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Minister’s delegation included one technical official and one Personal Assistant.
1. (a)-(d) Yes.
(i) Total cost: R1 101 726.83
(ii) Daily allowance: R 57 390.94
Air Travel: R 211 876.63
Accommodation: R 827 461.51
Travel agent service fee: R 1 083.00
Service fees for accommodation: R 258.75
International handling fee: R 828.00
Back-office processing fees: R 828.00
Meals: R 2 000.00
2. As indicated in (1) above, the costs were born out of the budget of the National Department of Health.
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