256. Mr Tayengwa (Kabwata) - to ask the Minister of Health:

 

(a) whether the public health nursing course is classified as a specialist course; and

 

(b) if it is not classified as such, why.

 

257. Mr Mushanga (Bwacha) - to ask the Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts:

 

(a) whether the Government had authorised the Fingen Money Genius Group to train the youths across the country as financial counsellors;

 

(b) if so, how many youths were targeted in each constituency;

 

(c) whether the candidates were required to pay enrolment fees;

 

(d) if so, how much was charged per candidate;

 

(e) why the payment was required; and

 

(f) what the Government role in the programme is.

 

258. Mr Mutelo (Mitete) - to ask the Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development:

 

(a) when the Government will tar the Katunda-Lukulu-Watopa-Mumbezhi road in the Western Province; 

 

(b) what the cause of the delay in commencing the project, is; and

 

(c) what the time frame for the completion of the project, is. 

 

259. Mr Miyutu (Kalabo Central) - to ask the Minister of Health what measures the Government is taking to retain medical personnel at health facilities in rural areas.

 

260. Mr Simuzingili (Gwembe) - to ask the Minister of Energy:

 

(a) whether the Zambezi River Authority uses a quota system in the recruitment of human capital in top management positions for the riparian communities;

 

(b) if so, how many people in the riparian community have been employed in top management positions from January, 2000 to July, 2023; and

 

(c) if none, why.

 

261. Mr Tayengwa (Kabwata) - to ask the Minister of Education:

 

(a) whether the Government has any plans to introduce the game of pool as a sport in schools;

 

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

 

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

 

262. Mr Fube (Chilubi) - to ask the Minister of Water Development and Sanitation:

 

(a) whether the Government has any plans to provide piped water to Katamba Ward in Chilubi Parliamentary Constituency;

 

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

 

(c) what the estimated cost of the project is; and

 

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

 

263. Ms Mabonga (Mfuwe) - to ask the Minister of Technology and Science:

 

(a) whether the Government is aware that Muwele area in Mfuwe Parliamentary Constituency and other parts of the country, have been experiencing mobile network connectivity interruptions;

 

(b) if so, what the cause of the network interruption is; and

 

(c) what measures are being taken to ensure effective connectivity in all mobile phone networks throughout the country.

 

264. Mr Kapyanga (Mpika) - to ask the Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts:

 

(a) whether the Government has any plans to introduce compulsory internship programmes for the youth who graduate from tertiary institutions;

 

(b) if so, whether the Government has a database to support the implementation of the plans;

 

(c) when the plans will be implemented; and

 

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

 

265. Mr C Mulenga (Kwacha) - to ask the Minister ofYouth, Sport and Arts: 

 

(a) whether the Government is aware of the increase in drug abuse among adolescents in Kwacha Parliamentary Constituency; and

 

(b) if so, what measures are being taken to curb the vice so as to prevent moral decay among the youths.