Question NW1508 to the Minister of Environmental Affairs

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07 June 2016 - NW1508

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Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs

(1) Whether her department was approached by any political party for any form of funding (a) in the (i) 2013-14, (ii) 2014-15 and (iii) 2015-16 financial years and (b) since 1 April 2016; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (2) whether her department provided any form of funding to any political party (a) in the (i) 2013-14, (ii) 2014-15 and (iii) 2015-16 financial years and (b) since 1 April 2016; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?

Reply:

1. (a and b)

The Department of Environmental Affairs was never approached by any political party for funding in the following financial years since 1 April 2016:

  1. 2013-2014,
  2. 2014-2015, and
  3. 2015-2016.

(2) (a and b)

No funding was provided by the Department of Environmental Affairs to any political party for the following financial years since 1 April 2016:

  1. 2013-2014,
  2. 2014-2015, and
  3. 2015-2016.

Appropriated funds are meant for the execution of activities related to the mandate of the Department.

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