NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF ZAMBIA

FIFTH SESSION OF THE TENTH ASSEMBLY

ORDER PAPER - WEDNESDAY, 2ND MARCH, 2011

AT 1430 HOURS

QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER

250 Mr Kambwili (Roan) - to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:

(a) how many police officers are not accommodated by the Zambia Police Force in Luanshya;

(b) when the Government will consider constructing more houses for police officers to meet the shortfall; and

(c) whether the housing allowance paid to officers is sufficient for them to rent decent accommodation.

251 Mr Imenda (Lukulu East) - to ask the Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Development when the cattle disease free zone will become operational.

252 Mr Imenda (Lukulu East) - to ask the Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Development what measures the Ministry has taken to stop fishermen from using mosquito nets for fishing.

253 Mr Kambwili (Roan) - to ask the Minister of Finance and National Planning:

(a) how many parastatal companies have not submitted audited financial reports in the last two years;

(b) what the cause of the delay in submitting the reports is; and

(c) what punitive measures have been taken against these companies.

254 Mr Milupi (Luena) - to ask the Minister of Agriculture and Co-operatives:

(a) what the foreign sources of fertiliser sold in Zambia are;

(b) how much a 50kg bag of fertiliser costs, on average, at sources outside Zambia;

(c) what the freight and insurance costs of the fertiliser are;

(d) what the landed cost of the fertiliser in Zambia is;

(e) at what price the fertiliser is sold to farmers; and

(f) whether the Government is satisfied with the cost of fertiliser on the local market.

255 Mr Mwango (Kanchibiya) - to ask the Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services:

(a) whether the amended Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation Act No.16 of 2010 has been implemented;

(b) if so, how the public response concerning television license fees has been; and

(c) whether the Government is satisfied with the response from the public.

256 Mr Katuka (Mwinilunga East) - to ask the Minister of Health when the following health posts will be operational:

(a) Lukokwa;

(b) Nsweta; and

(c) Kangaya.

257 Mrs Kawandami (Chifubu) - to ask the Minister of Works and Supply when the Government will resurface the Ndola-Mufulira road.

258 Mr D Mwila (Chipili) - to ask the Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry:

(a) how many companies were sold by way of management buy-out by the Zambia Development Agency from 2000 to 2010;

(b) how much money was raised from the sale of the companies above; and

(c) how the money from the sale was utilised.

259 Dr Chishya (Pambashe) - to ask the Minister of Science, Technology and Vocational Training whether there are any plans of establishing a research and development complex to cover areas that require heavy investment.

PRESENTATION OF GOVERNMENT BILLS

The Minister of Local Government and Housing

The Traditional Beer (Repeal) - Bill to repeal the Traditional Beer Act, 1930.             (N.A.B. 4/2011)

The Minister of Local Government and Housing

The Trades Licensing (Repeal) - Bill to repeal the Trades Licensing Act, 1968.            (N.A.B. 5/2011)

The Minister of Local Government and Housing

The Liquor Licensing - Bill to regulate the sale and supply of intoxicating liquors; repeal and replace the Liquor Licensing Act, 1959; and provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing.            (N.A.B. 14/2011)

ORDERS OF THE DAY

1 The Urban and Regional Planners Bill   (N.A.B. 51/2010)
         Second Reading

2 The Anti-Gender-Based Violence Bill   (N.A.B. 46/2010)
         Committee Stage

3 The Penal Code (Amendment) Bill    (N.A.B. 47/2010)
         Committee Stage

4 The Juveniles (Amendment) Bill    (N.A.B. 48/2010)
         Report Stage