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House of Assembly: Vol13 - MONDAY 15 MAY 1989

MONDAY, 15 MAY 1989 HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS

†Indicates translated version.

For written reply:

General Affairs:

Drought conditions: loss of foreign exchange 310. Mr R J LORIMER

asked the Minister of Agriculture:

What is the estimated loss of foreign exchange suffered by the Republic in 1988 in respect of (a) additional imports and (b) loss of exports attributable to drought conditions in the Republic?

B653E

 The MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE:

During 1988 agricultural production was adversely affected in certain areas, but in the country as a whole, weather conditions were generally favourable. Certain branches of the agricultural industry recorded higher production whereas others showed lower than normal production. This tendency can be ascribed mainly to structural changes in agriculture.

It therefore follows that under these circumstances it is not possible to determine the impact of drought on the imports and exports of agricultural products, specifically for 1988.

 Lesotho Highlands Water Project: total cost 401. Mr J R DE VILLE

asked the Minister of Water Affairs:

  1. (1) (a) What is the estimated total cost of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, (b)(i) by whom and (ii) when was this estimate made and (c) when is it anticipated that this project will be completed;
  2. (2) what amount will South Africa be contributing to this project;
  3. (3) whether the Government intends recovering this amount from the South African consumer; if so, what method is envisaged?

B720E

 The MINISTER OF WATER AFFAIRS:
  1. (1)
    1. (a) R3,3 billion in August 1988 values for Phase 1A, excluding the hydroelectric component which is to be financed by Lesotho.
    2. (b)
      1. (i) The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority and the Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority.
      2. (ii) March 1989
    3. (c) First half of 1996.
  2. (2) No financial contribution will be made by South Africa as the Project will be financed by loans.
  3. (3) Yes. In the form of a tariff on water sold to the consumer from the Project and a levy on the existing water sales in the area to be supplied by water from the Project.
 Lesotho Highlands Water Project: hotel complex 402. Mr J R DE VILLE

asked the Minister of Water Affairs:

  1. (1) Whether a hotel complex is to be developed as part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project; if so,
  2. (2) whether any concessions have been granted in this regard; if so, (a) when, (b) by whom, (c) to whom or what hotel group and (d) on what basis were these concessions granted?

B721E

 The MINISTER OF WATER AFFAIRS:
  1. (1) No, not in the Republic of South Africa.
  2. (2) No, not in the Republic of South Africa.
    1. (a), (b), (c) and (d) Fall away.