124. Mr Simumba (Nakonde) - to ask the Minister of Health:

 

(a) why the Government had not repaired the broken radiation machine at the Cancer Diseases Hospital, in Lusaka which has resulted in cancer patients being referred to Tanzania for treatment;

 

(b) what urgent measures are being taken to repair the machine;

 

(c) whether the Government is covering the cost of the patients being referred to Tanzania; and

 

(d) if so, what the cost of referring one patient is.

 

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

 

(a) whether the Government is aware that the temporary bridge across the Luangwa River on the Chama - Matumbo road in Chama District, is on the verge of collapse thereby posing a risk to the lives of motorists and pedestrians;

 

(b) if so, what urgent measures are being taken to avert loss of life and property and to ensure that the bridge remains usable; and

 

(c) when the Government will construct a permanent bridge at the crossing point.

 

 

126. Mr C Kang’ombe (Kamfinsa) - to ask theMinister of Green Economy and Environment:

 

(a) whether the Government has any plans to degazette a portion of Mwekera Forest in Kitwe District in order to accommodate settlers; 

 

(b) if so, how many hectares of land will be apportioned; 

 

(c) when the plans will be implemented; and

 

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

 

127. Mr Kolala (Lufubu) - to ask the Minister of Energy:

 

(a) when Ngabwe District will be connected to the national electricity grid; and

 

(b) what the cause of the delay in connecting the District is.

 

128. Mr Mwene (Mangango) - to ask the Minister of Defence:

 

(a) whether the Government has any plans to construct staff houses at Zambia National Service, Shabo Camp in Mangango Parliamentary Constituency;

 

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

 

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

 

129. Mr Mapani (Namwala) - to ask the Minister of Fisheries and Livestock:

 

(a) whether the Government has any plans to construct dip tanks in Namwala District; 

 

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

 

(c) how many dip tanks are earmarked for construction in 2023; 

 

(d) what the estimated cost of constructing each dip tank is; and

 

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

 

 

 

Thanks – Her Excellency, SamiaSuluhu Hassan’s Special Address:  That this House places on record its thanks to Her Excellency,SamiaSuluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, on her Special Address to the House.

 

 

1. Supply - Motion (29th September) - Resumption of Debate.