2. The Minister of Finance tabled the following response to these recommendations: . Additional capacity at the NPA: Although funding has been allocated for increased capacity at the NPA in past years, the entity has experienced difficulty in attracting and retaining staff. There is corresponding under-spending on its budget, especially for compensation of employees (even after virements from the compensation of employees budget to other programmes). . Rollout of Thuthuzela Care Centres and institutionalisation of donor- funded positions. Going forward, additional funding could be considered for this project. However, there is a high vacancy rate within the NPA that could be used to employ those staff on a permanent basis. Notably, National Treasury did not receive a funding request from the NPA for this item. . Payment of curator fees over the 2012 MTEF: In the 2011/12 financial year, R20 million was allocated to the NPA from the Criminal Assets Recovery Account to deal with challenges relating to financing of curator fees. . Implementation of legislation relating to vulnerable groups. In the past substantial amounts were allocated for the implementation of legislation that aims to protect the right of vulnerable groups, such as the Criminal Procedure (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, the Child Justice Act and the Children's Act. . Additional capacity at Legal Aid South Africa. Additional funding has been allocated over the MTEF to expand capacity. The importance of expanding Legal Aid South Africa's footprint is acknowledged but the National Treasury recommends that Legal Aid South Africa look at the possibility of sharing court space as well. Cost saving measures in 2011/12 could be redirected to improve the information technology infrastructure. . Additional funding to the SAHRC for their advocacy and access to information mandates. The Committee's recommendation is noted but the National Treasury is of the view that the restructuring process underway at the SAHRC is likely to realise savings, which could be redirected towards funding thee mandates.