Improved rate on parliamentary replies
2012-12-14 18:03
Cape Town - Ministers have responded to over 96% of
written questions put to them in the 2012 parliamentary year, acting Cabinet
spokesperson Phumla Williams said on Friday.
"At least 96.05% of the 3 998 parliamentary
questions asked to Cabinet ministers in 2012 have so far been answered within
the stipulated time frame," Williams said in a statement.
Last year, the government responded to 95% of the 3 879 questions put to it by MPs.
"The above statistics show government's
accountability and commitment to transparency to the people of South
Africa," said Williams.
She conceded that, in some cases, answers were delayed
because ministers had to first source information from divisions in their
departments or the state entities which reported to them.
"The executive aims to answer all questions and give
well-considered responses at all times, to ensure that accountability to
Parliament and the public stays on top of its agenda."
- SAPA
