CONSUMER COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT

In reply to the Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (17 June 2009).

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for State/Local Government Relations, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Government Enterprises, Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Energy): I am advised:

1. During 2007-08 there was a spike in the number of investigations completed, specifically linked to security agent licensees who did not meet the licensing entitlement criteria. This was a one off event that occurred as a result of background checks being conducted by SAPOL of over 7,000 licensed security agents.