Maybe the last comment by the Deputy Minister must, in actual fact, be a comment that is relevant to all of us in the House because the tendency is that the question, as put, is general, but the person has got further details. When one makes a follow-up then one brings that detail up. At that point it becomes difficult for the executive to then respond to those specific matters. I would really suggest and appeal to members that, in future, they should rather provide the executive with more information in order for them to respond to the kind of specifics we want them to respond to.
Hon members, Question 20 is also affected by Rule 246(4). Therefore we will then go to the last question because Question 22 is also affected. The last question would be the question by the hon Sinclair to the Minister of State Security. Let me take this opportunity to thank the Ministers who have responded to questions. They may leave the House if they so wish. We appreciate your presence. Thank very much.
Allegations in media report regarding a certain person's access to documents of department and repudiation of statements by Minister, and details relating thereto
21. Mr K A Sinclair (Cope) asked the Minister of State Security:
(1) Whether a certain person (details furnished) had access to documents of his department as alleged in a media report (details furnished); if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details;
(2) whether he will repudiate the statements; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?