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House of Assembly: Vol13 - FRIDAY 5 MAY 1989

FRIDAY, 5 MAY 1989 HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS

†Indicates translated version.

For written reply:

General Affairs:

Burley tobacco imported 191. Dr F HARTZENBERG

asked the Minister of Agriculture:†

  1. (1) Whether South Africa imported any Burley tobacco in recent years; if so, (a) how many tons, (b) what was the value thereof and (c) on what date, in each case;
  2. (2) whether any shortages of this type of tobacco were experienced in South Africa in the corresponding years; if so, what are the relevant details;
  3. (3) whether any restrictions were placed on the cultivation of this type of tobacco by local farmers in those years; if so, (a) what restrictions and (b) when?

B439E

 The MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE:

(1) Yes,

(a)

(b)

(c)

460 000 kg.*

R 2,54 million.

1985.

1

180 000 kg.*

R 8,47 million.

1986.

3

160 000 kg.*

R13,46 million.

1987.

3

410 000 kg.*

R24,29 million.

1988.

Part of the imported quantities could be carried over to the following year. Losses also occur in the handling process.

(2) Yes.

Year

Production (Kg)

Consumption (Kg)

1985

2 450 000*

3 050 000

1986

1 890 000*

2 990 000

1987

860 000*

2 860 000

1988

140 000*

2 830 000

* Processors report losses due to quality deviations.

  1. (3) Yes,
    1. (a) A voluntary production limitation of 2,8 million kg p.a. had been introduced by the growers co-operative.
    2. (b) During 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988.
 Actions of State Attorney 294. Mr C J DERBY-LEWIS

asked the Minister of Justice:

  1. (1) Whether the State Attorney acts on behalf of (a) individuals, (b) corporations and (c) foreign governments; if so, (i) in terms of what statutory provisions, regulations or other authorizations and (ii) in respect of the latest specified period of 10 years for which information is avialable, what are the details of the matters involved in respect of each of the above three categories;
  2. (2) whether the State Attorney received payment for these actions; if so, what are the details of (a) these payments and (b) the actions concerned?

B633E

 The MINISTER OF JUSTICE:
  1. (1)
    1. (a) Yes. (b) No.
    2. (c) No, except if an agreement is entered into between such a government and the Republic of South Africa.
      1. (i) The State Attorney Act, 1957 (Act 56 of 1957); the Treasury Instructions; and agreements if they exist.
      2. (ii) The required information is not readily available and it is not economically justifiable to obtain it. It is moreover policy not to publicize details of such agreements. I am prepared to share details with Party leadership on a personal and confidential basis.
  2. (2) The State Attorney as a matter of principle recovers in all such cases his actual expenses.

Own Affairs:

Acacia Park Primary School 51. Mr A GERBER

asked the Minister of Education and Culture:†

  1. (1) Whether the parliamentary allowance and benefits of the teaching staff of the Acacia Park Primary School were taken away this year; if so, (a) for what reasons and (b) as from which date;
  2. (2) whether it is contemplated to restore these allowances and benefits; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?

B753E

 The MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE:
  1. (1) Yes, allowances of permanent and temporary personnel whose headquarters are in Cape Town,
    1. (a) to bring allowances in line with Civil Service Regulations,
    2. (b) 1988-07-01;
  2. (2) no, allowances are paid according to Civil Service Regulations.