THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
QUESTION FOR WRITTEN REPLY
761. Mr D J Maynier (DA) to ask the Minister of Trade and Industry:
(1) Whether his department issued any letters of support to companies (a) to do business or (b) doing business with Iran in (i) 2009, (ii) 2010, (iii) 2011 and (iv) 2012; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, in each case, (aa) on what date was the letters issued and (bb) what (aaa) is the name of the person who (aaaa) issued and (bbbb) received these letters, (bbb) was the name of the company involved, (ccc) goods or services did the company provide and (ddd) are the further relevant details;
(2) whether his department conducted any investigations before issuing the letters of support; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case;
(3) whether other departments were consulted before issuing the letters of support; if not, why not; if so, (a) which departments were consulted and (b) what are the further relevant details;
(4) whether his department is conducting an investigation into any of these letters of support; if not, why not, in each case; if so, what are the relevant details in each case? NW929E