NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF ZAMBIA

THIRD SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH ASSEMBLY

ORDER PAPER - TUESDAY, 15TH OCTOBER, 2013

AT 1430 HOURS

QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER

98    Mr Mucheleka (Lubansenshi) - to ask the Minister of Justice:

(a)    under which authority the Technical Committee on Drafting the Zambian Constitution was appointed; and

(b)    whether on completion of their work, the Technical Committee will, simultaneously, submit the Draft Constitution to the Republican President and members of the public.

99    Mr Mbulakulima (Chembe) - to ask the Minister of Mines, Energy and Water Development:

(a)    what measures the Government has taken to improve the supply of electricity in Luapula Province;

(b)    what the total cost of improving the supply is; and

(c)    when the project will be completed.

100    Mr Katuka (Mwinilunga) - to ask the Minister of Mines, Energy and Water Development:

(a)    when the development of the Kasanjiku Mini-Hydropower Station project in North-Western Province will commence;

(b)    who the promoters of the project are; and

(c)    what the total cost of the project is.

101    Mr Mucheleka (Lubansenshi) - to ask the Minister of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education:

(a)    how many retirees at the University of Zambia had not been paid their terminal benefits as of August, 2013;

(b)    how many retirees were still occupying institutional houses due to non-payment of their terminal benefits;

(c)    how much money, in total, was owed to all the retirees as of August, 2013;

(d)    what measures have been taken to pay off all the retirees; and

(e)    when the Institution will be up to date in paying retirees their terminal benefits.

102    Mr Mbulakulima (Chembe) - to ask the Minister of Transport, Works, Supply and Communication:

(a)    when the Government will grade the Mungulube road which is the main link of Milenge District from the Western to the Eastern part of the Boma;

(b)    whether the Government has any plans of linking Milenge Boma to other parts of the District without passing through Mansa; and

(c)    if so, when such plans will be implemented.

103    Mr Mbulakulima (Chembe) - to ask the Minister of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education:

(a)    whether the construction of the Milenge Trades Training Institute is on schedule;

(b)    if not, what measures the Government has taken to expedite the construction;

(c)    when the Institute is expected to be opened; and

(d)    what the estimated cost of constructing the Institute is.

104    Mr Katuka (Mwinilunga) - to ask the Minister of Local Government and Housing:

(a)    how many districts were created from September, 2011 to August, 2013, Province by Province; and

(b)    whether the Government has carried out feasibility studies to ascertain the infrastructural needs and services required for the newly created districts.

105    Mr Mucheleka (Lubansenshi) - to ask the Minister of Justice when Shimumbi Local Court in Senior Chief Shimumbi’s area in Lubansenshi Parliamentary Constituency will be rehabilitated.

106    Mr Antonio (Kaoma Central) - to ask the Minister of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education:

(a)    when infrastructure at Kaoma Secondary School, including teachers’ houses, will be rehabilitated;

(b)    when the sewer line at the School will be improved;

(c)    when the School will be provided with desks, beds and mattresses; and

(d)    when the roof of the School laboratory will be repaired.

107    Mr Antonio (Kaoma Central) - to ask the Minister of Health when the Government will supply beddings to the following Rural Health Centres:

(a)    Nkeyema;

(b)    Njonjolo;

(c)    Shimano;

(d)    Namilangi;

(e)    Chitwa;

(f)    Kalumwange; and

(g)    Lunyati.

ORDER OF THE DAY

1    Supply - Motion (11th October) - Resumption of Debate.