NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF ZAMBIA

SECOND SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH ASSEMBLY

ORDER PAPER – WEDNESDAY, 20TH FEBRUARY, 2013

AT 1430 HOURS

QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER

320    Mr Kapyanga (Kabwe Central) - to ask the Minister of Health:

(a)    whether the Government has any plans to convert Kabwe Mine Hospital to a district hospital; and

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

321    Mr Ndalamei (Sikongo) - to ask the Minister of Transport, Works, Supply and Communication:

(a)    when the design of the Kalabo-Sikongo road will be completed;

(b)    when the evaluation and tendering process for the above project will be done; and

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

322    Mr Mpundu (Nchelenge) - to ask the Minister of Information and Broadcasting when the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation television signal will be improved in Kawambwa, Nchelenge and Chienge Districts.
        
323    Mr Ndalamei (Sikongo) - to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:

(a)    whether there are any citizens currently imprisoned on account of being involved in politics; and

(b)    if so, what the total number of such prisoners was as of 30th September, 2012.

324    Mr Miyutu (Kalabo Central) - to ask the Minister of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education what measures have been taken to resolve the problem of delayed salaries for teachers serving in rural schools country-wide.

325    Mr Mushanga (Bwacha) - to ask the Minister of Local Government and Housing:

(a)    what steps the Government has taken in upgrading Makululu Shanty compound in Kabwe into a modern compound; and

(b)    what services will be provided to the upgraded compound.

326    Mr Miyutu (Kalabo Central) - to ask the Minister of Health:

(a)    when Sihole and Lukona Rural Health Centres in Kalabo District will be expanded to cater for the increased population in their respective catchment areas; and

(b)    when the Government will improve the delivery of health services in rural health centres country-wide.

327    Mr Chipungu (Rufunsa) - to ask the Minister of Transport, Works, Supply and Communication:

(a)    which company was engaged to construct humps on the Great East Road between the Airport Turn-off and Luangwa bridge;

(b)    how much money was paid for the works on this contract; and

(c)    whether the Government is satisfied with the works undertaken so far.

328    Mr Sichula (Nakonde) - to ask the Minister of Mines, Energy and Water Development:

(a)    why the western part of Nakonde Parliamentary Constituency, which is very close to the power lines that supply electricity to Chozi, is not electrified;

(b)    what the estimated cost of electrifying Kapwila Growth Centre is; and;

(c)    when Ntatumbila and Sham Growth Centres will be electrified.
 
329    Mr Chansa (Chimbamilonga) - to ask the Minister of Transport, Works, Supply and Communication:

(a)    when the construction of the Kasaba Bay Airport will be completed;

(b)    what the remaining part of the project is;

(c)    what has caused the delay in the completion of the project; and

(d)    how much money is required to complete the project.

330    Mr Simbao (Senga Hill) - to ask the Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry:

(a)    whether fish is currently being imported into the country for sale to the public and, if so, what types of fish;

(b)    how many tonnes of fish are imported into the country per year and from which countries;

(c)    whether the imported fish is from natural water bodies or from fish farms;

(d)    how much money is being spent on the importation of fish each year; and

(e)    whether members of the public are aware that they have been consuming imported fish.

331    Mr Ng’onga (Kaputa) - to ask the Minister of Tourism and Art:

(a)    how the Ministry is incorporating tourist attractions in the Northern Tourism Circuit in the programme for the 20th United Nations World Tourism Organisation General Assembly to be co-hosted by Zambia and Zimbabwe in 2013; and

(b)    whether the Circuit will benefit from the General Assembly and, if so, how.

332    Mr Miyanda (Mapatizya) - to ask the Minister of Mines, Energy and Water Development when the following institutions will be connected to the national electricity grid:

(a)    Mapatizya Amethyst Mines;

(b)    Kabanga secondary School;

(c)    Luyaba Primary School;

(d)    Siamafumba Primary School;

(e)    Chuundwe Primary School;

(f)    Chidi Primary School;

(g)    Mulamfu Primary School; and

(h)    Zimba Primary School.

333    Mr Mumba (Mambilima) - to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:

(a)    whether the Government has any plans to construct a police station in Mambilima Parliamentary Constituency;

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

(c)    whether the Government has any plans to construct staff  houses at Chimbili Open Air Prison; and

(d)    if so, when the construction will commence.

334    Mr Katambo (Masaiti) - to ask the Minister of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education when construction of the Masangano High School will be completed and officially opened.

335    Mr Miyanda (Mapatizya) - to ask the Minister of Transport, Works, Supply and Communication:

(a)    whether the Government has any plans to construct a modern bridge on the Tambana River on the Kalomo-Mapatizya road;

(b)    what the estimated cost of constructing a modern bridge is; and

(c)    when the current bridge, which is more than 62 years old, was last inspected to determine its fitness for continued use especially by heavy duty motor vehicles.

PRESENTATION OF GOVERNMENT BILLS

The Minister of Finance

The Bank of Zambia (Amendment) - Bill to amend the Bank of Zambia Act.                                                 (N.A.B. 1/2013)

The Minister of Finance

The Millenium Challenge Compact - Bill to give effect to the Millennium Challenge Compact and Program Implementation Agreement; expand access to, and improve reliability of, water supply, sanitation and drainage services in select urban and peri-urban areas of the City of Lusaka in order to reduce the incidence of waterborne and water related diseases; generate time savings for households and businesses and reduce nonrevenue water in the water supply network by improving water supply and sanitation and drainage services; and provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing.                                                                                                                                                              (N.A.B. 6/2013)
    
NOTICE OF MOTION

Mr Mucheleka

Report of the Parliamentary Select Committee:  That this House do adopt the Report of the Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to scrutinise the Presidential appointment of Dr Roland Msiska to serve as Secretary to the Cabinet, for the Second Session of the Eleventh National Assembly, laid on the Table of the House on 5th February, 2013.