(1) Whether he is planning the appointment of an independent aircraft investigation council in terms of the Civil Aviation Act, Act 13 of 2009; if not, why not; if so, (a) when and (b) what are the reasons for the delay in the appointment; (2) how many flying accidents have taken place (a) in (i) 2007, (ii) 2008 and (iii) 2009 and (b) from 1 January 2010 until the latest specified date for which information is available; (3) whether he will make a statement on the matter?