Tuesday, 5th October, 2010

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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF ZAMBIA

FIFTH SESSION OF THE TENTH ASSEMBLY

ORDER PAPER - TUESDAY, 5TH OCTOBER, 2010

AT 1430 HOURS

 

QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER

65    Mr Nkombo (Mazabuka Central) - to ask the Minister of Health:
 

(a)    whether the Ministry is aware that Tuberculosis (TB) drug known as 4FDC has run out at the Mazabuka District Hospital;

(b)    what has caused the shortage of the drug;

(c)    what dangers TB patients in Mazabuka District face as a result of the non-availability of the drug; and

(d)    what measures have been taken to redress the shortage of the drug at the above-mentioned hospital.

66    Mr D Mwila (Chipili) - to ask the Minister of Energy and Water Development:

(a)    when the Government will electrify the following Chiefs’ palaces in Mwense District:

(i)    Mwenda;            
(ii)    Mutipula; and
(iii)    Katuta Kampemba;

(b)    how much money will be spent on the electrification of the palaces; and

(c)    what caused the delay in the electrification of the palaces.

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

(a)    what major investments the Zambia State Insurance Corporation has both within and outside the country;

(b)    what the net asset value of the Corporation currently is;

(c)    how often the Board of the Corporation meets in each financial year; and

(d)    who the current Board members are.

68    Mr Mukanga (Kantanshi) - to ask the Minister of Community Development and Social Services:

(a)    how many persons with disabilities were awarded scholarships to study at institutions of higher learning in the period 2006 to 2010; and

(b)    how many have graduated and have been employed in Government ministries.

69    Mr Mukanga (Kantanshi) - to ask the Minister of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources what the average national rate of deforestation was as of June, 2010.

ORDER OF THE DAY

1    Thanks - His Excellency the President’s Address - Motion (21st September)
          - Resumption of Debate - (Hon Mwanza, Deputy Chief Whip).