NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF ZAMBIA

FIRST SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH ASSEMBLY

ORDER PAPER - TUESDAY, 20TH MARCH, 2012

AT 1430 HOURS

QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER

224    Mr Lufuma (Kabompo West) - to ask the Vice President:

(a)    which properties were forfeited to the State through the Task Force on Corruption from 2006 to the end of the Programme;

(b)    how much money was recovered by the Task Force during its life span;

(c)    whether the properties at (a) were disposed of and, if so, how; and

(d)    how the money at (b) was utilised.

225    Mr Chisala (Chilubi) - to ask the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock:

(a)    how much money was raised from the following activities in 2010:

(i)    licensing of fishing boats; and

(ii)    issuance of certificates of fish origin; and

(b)    how many certificates of fish origin were issued from 2007 to 2010, year by year.

226    Mr Bwalya (Lupososhi) - to ask the Minister of Home Affairs how many types of uniforms there are for the police officers in Zambia.

227    Mr Chisala (Chilubi) - to ask the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism:

(a)    what the purpose of the Special Use Zone covering 39.5% of the Bangweulu Game Management Area (GMA) is, as reported in the Bangweulu Game Management Area Planning Report for 2010-2020;

(b)    what the immediate benefits to the communities around the Zone at (a) are;

(c)    which districts benefit from the GMA at (a) above; and

(d)    how much revenue was collected from the GMA from 2009 to 2011, year by year.

228    Mr Chisala (Chilubi) - to ask the Vice President:

(a)    how much money was spent by the Provincial Administration, Northern Province in 2010 on the procurement of iron sheets and cement for distribution to constituencies in the province; and

(b)    how many constituencies benefited from the same in 2010 and 2011.

229    Mr Chisala (Chilubi) - to ask the Minister of Transport, Works, Supply and Communication how many contracts were signed by the Provincial Administration, Northern Province in 2011 in relation to the following projects in the listed districts:

(a)    Chilubi – construction of the Kamusenga Embankment and Chaba bus station;

(b)    Kasama – routine paved off clay, routine unpaved off and bridge construction;

(c)    Mpika – bridge construction and routine paved off clay; and

(d)    Luwingu – bridge construction.

230    Mr Mtolo (Chipata Central) - to ask the Minister of Transport, Works, Supply and Communication when the newly constructed terminal buildings at the Chipata Airport will be commissioned.

231    Mr Chilangwa (Kawambwa) - to ask the Minister of Transport, Works, Supply and Communication:

(a)    why the Chembe Border Post closes at 1600 hours for big buses and 1630 hours for small vehicles travelling from Mansa yet prior to the construction of the bridge the border used to close at 1800 hours; and

(b)    whether the closing time will be revised so that traffic is allowed to cross beyond 1800 hours and, if so, when the revision of the closing time will occur.

232    Mr Katuka (Mwinilunga) - to ask the Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry:

(a)    whether the Government has any plans to resuscitate the Mwinilunga Cannery; and

(b)    if so, what the plans are.

233    Mr Chisanga (Mkushi South) - to ask the Minister of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education whether the Government has any plans to construct a high school in Mkushi South Parliamentary Constituency.

234    Mr Chabala (Kankoyo) - to ask the Minister of Health:

(a)    why health centres in Kankoyo Parliamentary  Constituency stopped operating for 24 hours a day since 2008; and

(b)    when the health centres will resume operating for 24 hours a day.

235    Mr Chilangwa (Kawambwa) - to ask the Minister of Transport, Works, Supply and Communication:

(a)    when the Lilayi Road in Lusaka was last rehabilitated;

(b)    how much money was spent on the rehabilitation works;

(c)    which contractor was awarded the contract for the works on the Road; and

(d)    whether there are any plans to rehabilitate the Road again.

236    Mr Mwanza (Solwezi West) - to ask the Minister of Home Affairs when police posts will be opened at the following places in Solwezi West Parliamentary Constituency:

(a)    Kisasa;
        
(b)    Kankonzhi;

(c)    Chovwe/Wamafwa area; and

(d)    Kambishi.

237    Mr Mutelo (Lukulu West) - to ask the Minister of Transport, Works, Supply and Communication:

(a)    when the pontoon which used to be at Santa Maria in Lukulu West Parliamentary Constituency and was swept away by strong water currents in the 2008/2009 rainy season will be replaced; and

(b)    when new pontoons will be procured for:

(i)    Kakulunda Point on the Zambezi River; and

(ii)    Meso-Akawa on Lungwevungu River.