1.5 The Committee had, following its interactions with stakeholders and the DCS, submitted a series of questions to the DCS for response by 8 May 2012. The questions were aimed at seeking further clarity on concerns raised during the above-mentioned interactions, but, unfortunately, neither the responses, nor an explanation for the non- submission had been received, and therefore this report was compiled without the clarity that had been sought in relation to some aspects of the strategic plan and budget.