314. Mr Emmanuel J Banda (Petauke Central)  -  to ask the Minister of Water Development and Sanitation:

 

(a) whether the Government is aware that in the last two weeks, there has been a critical shortage of water in the following areas in Petauke Central Parliamentary Constituency:

 

(i) Anusa; 

(ii) Showgrounds;

(iii) Tasala; 

(iv) Garden Compound; 

(v) Chimate;

(vi) Kamfinzi;

(vii) Fairview; and

(viii) Chibisa Turn-Off; and

 

(b) if so, what urgent measures are being taken to resolve the problem and avert water borne diseases.

 

 

315. Mr Amutike (Mongu Central)  -  to ask the Minister of Technology and Science:

 

(a) whether the Government has any plans to construct communication towers in Lealui area, in Mongu District; and

 

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

 

316. Mr Chanda (Kanchibiya) - to ask the Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security:

 

(a) how many road traffic accidents were recorded on the Great North Road from KapiriMposhi to Nakonde from September, 2021 to  August, 2022; and

(b) how many fatalities were recorded in the same period.

 

317. Mr Chewe (Lubansenshi)   -  to ask the Minister of Education:

 

(a) whether there are any schools that offer the French Language as a subject in Lubansenshi Parliamentary Constituency;

 

(b) if so, how many schools offer the subject; and

 

(c) if there are no schools offering the subject, why.

 

318. Mr Emmanuel Musonda (Lupososhi) - to ask the Minister of Health:

 

(a) why the construction of the Bangweulu Regional Hospital in Lupososhi Parliamentary Constituency has stalled;

 

(b) when the construction works will resume; and

 

(c) what the cost of the remaining works is.

 

 

 

Facilitate Amendment of the Local Government Act:That this House urges the Government to facilitate the amendment of the Local Government Act in order to introduce payment of allowances to some Members of Ward Development Committees.

 

Issue Lifetime Diplomatic Passports to Former State Office Holders:That this House urges the Government to issue lifetime diplomatic passports to former Vice-Presidents, Ministers and Members of Parliament in recognition of the service they rendered to the nation.

 

Adopt Report of the Committee on Local Governance, Housing and Chiefs’ Affairs: That this House do adopt the Report of the Committee on Local Governance, Housing and Chiefs’ Affairs on the Review of the Implementation of the Integrated Development Plans in Local Authorities, for the Second Session of the Thirteenth National Assembly, laid on the Table of the House on Wednesday, 21st June, 2023.

 

1. Report of the Committee on National Guidance and Gender Matters – Motion (27th June)

– Resumption of Debate:  (Mr Kasandwe, MP)