Western Cape Appropriation Bill 2016

After the provincial budget was tabled in the provincial parliament by Finance Minister Ivan Meyer on 3 March, the budgetary process continues with meetings of the various standing committees to consider the different budgets votes of the portfolios in the Schedule to the Western Cape Appropriation Bill [B2-2016]. These committee meetings are scheduled from 7 to 16 March.

 

At the Sitting of the House on 17 March the principle of the Western Cape Appropriation Bill will be considered, also known as the Second Reading. During Sittings on 18, 29 and 30 March the ministers responsible for the various votes will open the debates after which Members will deliberate the specific budgets. The process will culminate on 30 March, when Members will finalise the budget.

 

Parliamentary programme

 

17 March at 14:15

Western Cape Appropriation Bill – Second Reading Debate

 

18 March from 10:00

10:00 – 11:30 – Vote 6: Health

11:30 – 13:00 – Vote 9: Environmental Affairs and Development Planning

14:00 – 15:30 – Vote 14: Local Government

15:30 – 17:00 – Vote 5: Education

17:00 – 18:30 – Vote 2: WCPP

 

29 March from 10:00

10:00 – 11:30 – Vote 7: Social Development

11:30 – 13:00 – Vote 3: Provincial Treasury

14:00 – 15:30 – Vote 1: Premier

15:30 – 17:00 – Vote 8: Human Settlements

 

30 March from 10:00

10:00 – 11:30 – Vote 11: Agriculture

11:30 – 13:00 – Vote 12: Economic Development and Tourism

14:00 – 15:30 – Vote 4: Community Safety

15:30 – 17:00 – Vote 10: Transport and Public Works

17:00 – 18:30 – Vote 13: Cultural Affairs and Sport

Western Cape Appropriation Bill – Third Reading Debate

 

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