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House of Assembly: Vol35 - WEDNESDAY 19 MAY 1971

WEDNESDAY, 19TH MAY, 1971

For written reply:

The “Afrikaanse Woordeboek” 602. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of National Education:

  1. (1) (a) What progress has been made with the compilation and printing of the Afrikaanse Woordeboek, (b) what letter is now ready for publication and (c) when is the dictionary expected to be completed;
  2. (2) whether any bodies or persons other than those referred to in his statement of 13th February, 1959, contributed money towards the completion of the dictionary; if so, (a) what amount and (b) which bodies or persons;
  3. (3) (a) what amount has been contributed by the State towards the completion of the dictionary and (b) what is the estimated further cost of the dictionary;
  4. (4) by whom is the dictionary (a) printed and (b) published.
 The MINISTER OF NATIONAL EDUCATION:
  1. (1)
    1. (a) and (b) The Report of the Department of Cultural Affairs for 1969, which has been laid upon the Table contains that information.
    2. (c) Not possible to reply.
  2. (2) No.
  3. (3)
    1. (a) R1 515 026 to 31st March, 1971.
    2. (b) Not calculated.
  4. (4) (a) and (b) the Government Printer.
 Television: International conferences attended by officials of the S.A.B.C. 606. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of National Education:

(a) How many international conferences in regard to television were attended by expert officials of the South African Broadcasting Corporation as stated in the Report of the Commission of Inquiry into Matters relating to Television and (b) during what period were the conferences held.

 The MINISTER OF NATIONAL EDUCATION:

(a) The information is not readily available: the conferences touched on various radio and television matters, and (b) about 15 years.

 Investigations conducted by Post Office re system of colour television for S.A. 622. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of Posts and Telegraphs:

(a) What investigations were conducted by the Post Office in regard to the best system for colour television in South Africa, (b) (i) by whom and (ii) in which countries were the investigations conducted and (c) what were the details of the conclusions in regard to the (i) PAL, (ii) SECAM and (iii) NTSC system.

 The MINISTER OF POSTS AND TELEGRAPHS:
  1. (a) As part of its standing arrangements to keep abreast of developments in telecommunications technology, the Post Office has since 1948 sent representatives to meetings of the relative committee of the International Telecommunications Union and also to demonstrations of certain systems. The Post Office’s studies concern only the suitability of specific systems for the transmission of television over its telecommunications’ channels. Specific investigations covering the field mentioned in the hon. member’s question, have not been conducted by the Post Office.
  2. (b) and (c) fall away.
 Television: Evidence submitted to Commission of Enquiry on systems used in other countries 625. Mr. E. G. MALAN

asked the Minister of National Education:

Whether evidence was submitted to the Commission of Enquiry into matters relating to Television in regard to the countries making use of the PAL, SECAM and NTSC systems; if so, what countries make use of each of these systems.

 The MINISTER OF NATIONAL EDUCATION:

Yes, but I have not at my disposal a list of all the names of the countries making use of these systems.