Question NW1409 to the Minister of Higher Education and Training

Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training

(1)Whether her department intends to adjust the entry threshold for the payment of the skills development levy upwards annually in accordance with the annual salary increase rate; if not, why not; if so, what (a) are the relevant details in this regard and (b) does the complete exposition of the planned entry threshold increase entail; (2) whether she has found that this policy position was rational and constitutional, based on the fact that small business owners have to pay higher increases and thus higher salaries annually; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether she will make a statement on the matter?