In light of recent media attention highlighting various instances of abuse, poor accommodation and safety concerns at lion breeding farms in and around the country, does the Department of Agriculture have a plan in place to monitor the Friday, 26 August 2016 639 INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 23 - 2016 welfare of the estimated 9 000 captive lions in South Africa; if not, why not; if so, what are the full relevant details?