Question NW2339 to the Minister of Science and Technology
25 August 2017 - NW2339
Lotriet, Prof A to ask the Minister of Science and Technology
(1)Whether, since her reply to question 1890 on 30 September 2016, the task team has completed its investigation into the sale of the Technology Innovation Agency's 49% shareholding in a certain company (name furnished) to American shareholders; if not, (a) why not and (b) by what date is the investigation expected to be concluded, if so, (i) what are the main findings and (ii) have the findings been communicated to the Cabinet; (2) will she table the findings in the National Assembly for the consideration of the Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology; if not, in each case, why not; if so, on what dates in each case?"
Reply:
(1) Has the Task Team completed its investigation?
No, the investigation has not been concluded.
(i) what are the main findings?
There are no findings yet.
(ii) Have the findings been communicated to the Cabinet?
No, the matter is still under investigation.
(2) Will the Minister table the findings in the National Assembly for the consideration of the Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology; if not, in each case, why not, if so on what dates in each case?
At the appropriate time the Minister will advise the Portfolio Committee.
I will determine the next steps once I have the findings