NORTHERN WEST PROVINCIAL LEGISLATURE

13 August 2004

PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL SERVICES

TERMS OF REFERENCE

The older PERSONS Bill referred to the Portfolio Committee for consideration.

BRIEFINGS

On the 5th August 2004, Ms J Masilo from NCOP briefed the Portfolio Committee on the above stated Bill. Present at the briefing were the Provincial Department on Social Development, Legislation Legal Unit, National Department and Community Leaders.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

The public hearing on the Bill will be conducted on the 19th and 20th August 2004.

RESOLUTION

The Portfolio Committee have considered the Bill resolved the support its essence and principle.