The Forestry Laws Amendment Bill [B24B-2005) has been referred to the Portfolio Committee on Economic Affairs, Environment and Tourism by the NCOP Business Committee for consideration.

2. Briefings

The Committee was briefed on the contents and implications of the Bill.

3. Resolutions

The Committee resolved that

The following final mandate be conferred to:

(1) Vote for the adoption of the Bill.

(2) The Eastern Cape Permanent Delegate to represent the Province of the Eastern Cape at the meeting of the final mandates.

P MASUALLE: Chairperson : Portfolio Committee on Economic Affairs, Environment and Tourism