201. Mr Munir Zulu (Lumezi)  -  to ask the Minister of Agriculture:

 

(a) why the Government has advertised the tender to supply only 120,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser instead of 240,000 metric tonnes for the 2023/2024 farming season; and

 

(b) what measures the Government has taken to ensure that the reduced quantity of fertiliser does not compromise the country’s food security.

 

 

 

 

202. Mr Chanda (Kanchibiya)  -  to ask the Minister of Agriculture:

 

(a) what measures the Government is taking to promote Hass Avocado farming;

 

(b) whether the Government has any plans to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) engaged in Hass Avocado farming;

 

(c) if so, what type of support will be rendered to the SMEs; and

 

(d) what measures the Government is taking to promote increased shelf space for local agricultural products in chain stores and supermarkets, countrywide.

 

203. Mr P Phiri (Mkaika)  -  to ask the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development:

 

(a) whether the Government has any plans to rehabilitate the bridges at the following crossing points in Mkaika Parliamentary Constituency:

 

(i) Chisale; (iv) Lupande; and

 

(ii) Mnyamanzi; (v) Chamatonye; and

 

(iii) Mtsanya;

 

(b) if so, when the plans will be implemented. 

 

 

204. Mr Mtayachalo (Chama North)  -  to ask the Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development:

 

(a) whether the Government has any plans to construct bridges across the Lubumbu River at the following crossing points in Chama North Parliamentary Constituency:

 

(i) Sitwe;

 

(ii) Mwinkonde; and

 

(iii) Kapembe;

 

(b) if so, when the plans will be implemented; and

 

(c) if there are no such plans, why.

 

 

 

1. Thanks – His Excellency the President’s Address– Motion (28th February)  –   Resumption of Debate:  (Minister for Central Province).