Question NW1825 to the Minister of Labour
05 July 2018 - NW1825
Gqada, Ms T to ask the Minister of Labour
(1)Whether (a) her spouse and/or (b) an adult family member accompanied her on any official international trip (i) in each of the past five financial years and (ii) since 1 April 2018; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (aa) is the name of the person(s), (bb) was the (aaa) purpose and (bbb) destination of the trip and (cc) was the (aaa) total cost and (bbb) detailed breakdown of the costs of the accompanying person(s) to her department; (2) whether each of the specified trips were approved by the President in terms of the provisions of Section 1, Annexure A of the Ministerial Handbook; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The Honourable Member must read the Annual reports which were tabled in Parliament for the past five financial years. Further read the Members Facilities / Privileges which govern the travelling of spouses including the Ministerial Handbook.