1. (1) Yes, on one occasion,
   1. (a) Italy, Switzerland, France, the United Kingdom and West Germany, and
   2. (b) to investigate the latest technological developments in the field of telecommunications systems, the possible application thereof in South African circumstances and the state of affairs as far as deregulation and privatization is concerned;
2. (2) no,
   1. (a), (b), (c) and (d) fall away; and
3. (3) no.

1. (1) The hon member is referred to pages 13 to 16 of the Department’s latest annual report which was tabled in this House on 18 April 1988. The position of the population register as at 31 December 1987 is fully reflected in the above-mentioned pages.
   

   With regard to the issuing of identity documents to Blacks, the hon member’s attention is drawn to the fact that since 1 July 1986 this matter has received particular attention. Progress made with the project is reflected in the following figures as at 29 April 1988:

   Total applications collected 6 397 784

   Identity documents already issued and forwarded 5 413 501

   With regard to applications received in the Department but not yet finalised, the position on 1988-04-29 was as follows:

   1. (a) 29 670
   2. (b) 31 654
   3. (c) 12 118
   4. (d) 984 283

   Approximately 3% of all applications from Whites, Coloureds and Indians are incomplete and lead to enquiries or further correspondence with the applicant. In the case of Blacks the percentage is 33%.

2. (2) In the normal course of events, it takes approximately 10 weeks to process an application for an identity document and to mail the identity document to the applicant. Unfortunately, delays are experienced in the processing of incomplete applications. Such delays are to a large extent influenced by the time the applicant takes to respond to the Department’s enquiries. It is, therefore, not possible to calculate an average and maximum delay between the receipt of an application and the issuing of an identity document.

(1) (a) and (b) (i)

In addition to the abovementioned members, a number of officials of the Department of Home Affairs attached to the SA Missions abroad, have also been appointed to the Immigrants Selection Board, for purposes of executing duties as assigned to them by the Board in terms of section 3(5)(a) of the Aliens Act, 1937 (Act 1 of 1937). At the moment there are 4 such members in London, 1 in Milan, 2 in Vienna, 1 in Brussels, 1 in Paris, 1 in Bonn, 2 in New York and 1 in Harare.

1. (1) (b) (ii) Minister of Home Affairs.
2. (2) The hon member is referred to my reply in this House to written question No 808 during March this year. As was indicated there, the Immigrants Selection Board is an autonomous body. The Board, therefore, exercises its powers independently in terms of section 4 of the Aliens Act, 1937 (Act 1 of 1937). In terms of section 4(3) of the aforementioned Act, however, the Board is prohibited to authorize the issue of a permit for permanent residence unless the applicant for such a permit, inter alia —
   
   1. (a) is of good character; and
   2. (b) will within a reasonable period after his entry into the Republic assimilate with the inhabitants of the Republic and be a desirable inhabitant of the Republic.

   The Immigrants Selection Board scrutinizes each application thoroughly in order to ensure that applicants fall within the ambit of the above requirements. However, where applicants fail to disclose essential information, such as previous convictions, I am empowered in terms of section 8 of the aforementioned Act to consider the cancellation of their permits for permanent residence whenever such information becomes known.

There is in terms of the legislation administered by my Department no measure in accordance with which the departure of students who still have to do their national service, can be controlled.

(1) (a) and (b) (i) and (ii) and (2)

The honourable member is referred to my replies to Question No 24 of 10 May 1988 as well as Question No 469 on 9 March 1988.

Yes. A wide range of criteria are considered when allocating exploitation rights, but I must however, hasten to emphasize that the under mentioned criteria are not exhaustive, and may differ from sector to sector:

1. (1) The historical participation and performance of applicants in a given sector, either before or after the implementation of state-imposed limited entry measures.
2. (2) The degree of dependance of non-quota holder fish processors on existing quota holders for a stable and continuous supply of raw fish.
3. (3) The existance of undertakings which may have been given by the Government to quota holders or non-quota holders on the allocation of exploitation rights in cases where there is a growth in the Total Allowable Catch.
4. (4) The degree to which an applicant for exploitation rights disposes of fishing gear to effectively utilize the right applied for.
5. (5) Whether an applicant for an exploitation right in a given sector is already the holder of a quota or exploitation right in another sector.
6. (6) The date upon which the application was received. An earlier applicant would get precedence over later applicants, if other considerations are equal.
7. (7) In the case of the coastal fisheries communities, the want of the applicant.
8. (8) The achievement of the socio-economic objectives of the Government.
9. (9) In the International context; whether the granting of an exploitation right would be to the general interest of the Republic.

In order to furnish answers to this embracive question, it must be stated that tenders for the supply of goods and services to all State departments are called for by, and submitted to the State Tender Board which falls under the Department of Finance.

(a) and (b): As regards State departments, preference is given in respect of local content, calculated at a sliding scale according to the percentage local content of a product, as well as in respect of locally designed electronic systems. In both cases it is the function of the State Tender Board to see that the preferences are applied. Research on contract is aimed at technology transfer only.

In the case of statutory or parastatal bodies falling under the Department of Trade and Industry, both the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and the South African Bureau of Standards seldom or ever make use of the tender method as such. Purchases by them are normally made on the basis of obtaining three quotations.

The CSIR and SABS in all cases give preference to locally manufactured products and many of their requirments are made in their own workshops.

As far as bodies falling under the Department of Mineral and Energy Affairs are concerned, the relevant details are as follows:

CEF (PTY) LTD

In respect of the Mossel Bay Project both local content and technology transfer are considered in the adjudication of tenders. Each contract is considered on its merits. In respect of major fabrication contracts for the off-shore part, collaboration with overeas partners to provide the necessary technology is made a condition of tender. The same applies to the project management and engineering contracts in respect of both on- and off-shore, while emphasis is placed all round on local content. The overall aim is to strive for the maximum transfer of expertise, engineering design and fabrication capability of the country.

Factors taken into account in regard to local content are the following:

• — The degree of local content and the additional cost, if any, that needs to be paid to achieve this;
• — whether payment of a local content premium will likely create a situation where, in future, such item can be locally produced at a competitive price;
• — whether there is a strategic advantage in regard to future security of supply of such item; and
• — whether local production can be achieved without adverse effect on the project programme.

In regard to technology transfer, the factors that are considered are as follows:

• — The need to establish such technology in the country, i.e. whether a one-off or continuous application;
• — the capability of the receiving party to practice that technology in the future so that the country acquires an on-going advantage;
• — whether there is a likelihood in future to be cut off from such technology;
• — the price that has to be paid for such advantages versus the benefit, and the attitude of the tenderer in respect to full or partial support by CEF (Pty) Ltd, or its subsidiaries, of that price; and
• — precautionary measures to ensure the maintenance of the project over its total operating life.

MINTEK (COUNCIL FOR MINERAL TECHNOLOGY)

It is always Mintek’s aim to achieve maximum local content. As far as the transfer of technology is concerned, it is the policy that no project will be undertaken at Mintek without the possible consumer being identified. In other words, the possibility of technology transfer must exist before the project is undertaken.

ATOMIC ENERGY CORPORATION

• — More than 200 local industries had been involved in the construction of the enrichment production plant. Support by the AEC was rendered in the form of technology imputs to ensure higher local content.
• — Approximately 90% of the mechanical systems of the enrichment production plant compose of local content.
• — The AEC mainly utilizes the services of local suppliers.

Due to the inherent strategic nature of the AEC, it is implicit that the technology is maximally developed and established locally, and where possible, transferred to the SA industry.

NATIONAL ENERGY COUNCIL (NEC)

The NEC is still in its initial stage and no items falling in this category, have thus far been ordered.

However, emphasis will be placed on local content and the transfer of knowledge and expertise.

Yes. The hon member is also referred to my reply in this House to oral question No 18 on 23 February 1988.

(1) and (2) The SA Defence Force supplies information on operational aspects on a regular and confidential basis to Members of Parliament. Information of this nature can be abused by the enemy and is therefore not divulged.