Introduction

This programme consists of two sub-programmes, namely Facilities and Benefits to Members and Political Support Services.

The purpose of this programme is to render administrative support services to political office-bearers and other Members of the Legislature with regard to facilities and benefits.

• Facilities and Benefits to Members
This sub-programme caters for items such as telephone allowances, flights, travel and subsistence costs, stationery and other items relating activities by portfolio committees, standing committees and public participation events.

• Political Support Services
This sub-programme makes provision for constituency allowances, secretarial allowances and political party funding, with the entire budget allocated to Transfers and Subsidies to Non-Profit Institutions.