NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF ZAMBIA

SECOND SESSION OF THE TENTH ASSEMBLY

ORDER PAPER - TUESDAY, 29TH JANUARY, 2008

AT 1430 HOURS

QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER

69 Dr Kalumba (Chienge) - to ask the Minister of Health how many women died in health centres in Chienge District from 2000 to 2006 due to the following:

(a) complications of pregnancy;

(b) cholera or dysentery; and

(c) immune-deficiency related illnesses.

70 Mr Chanda (Kankoyo) - to ask the Minister of Mines and Minerals Development:

(a) when Mopani Copper Mines Plc (MCM) will remit pensioners’ contributions to the Mukuba Pension Scheme;

(b) when Mukuba Pension Scheme will pay MCM pensioners their pensions; and

(c) who will pay the interest on the pensions when finally paid out.

71 Mr Kambwili (Roan) - to ask the Minister of Communications and Transport:

(a) what capital projects the Railway Systems of Zambia has undertaken to recapitalise the company from inception to-date; and

(b) how much has been spent on the projects at (a) above.

72 Mr C K Banda (Chasefu) - to ask the Minister of Education when science laboratories will be constructed at Lusuntha and Emusa Basic Schools in Chasefu Parliamentary Constituency.

73 Mr Chisanga (Mkushi South) - to ask the Minister of Works and Supply when Masansa/Old Mkushi road in Mkushi South Parliamentary Constituency will be graded.

74 Mr F R Tembo (Nyimba) - to ask the Minister of Agriculture and
Co-operatives:

(a) what disciplinary action the Ministry has taken against the members of the Nyimba District Co-operative Union Board who were responsible for the maize shortages and mishandling of the maize purchasing exercise during the 2005/2006 farming season; and

(b) how many bags of maize went to waste in the farming season above.

75 Mr I Banda (Lumezi) - to ask the Minister of Education:

(a) when additional class room blocks will be built at Lumezi Middle Basic School in Lumezi Parliamentary Constituency to cater for the growing number of pupils; and

(b) when Lumezi Middle Basic School will be provided with school desks for the existing class rooms.

76 Mr Chimbaka (Bahati) - to ask the Minister of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources:

(a) how many tourists visited Luapula Province from 2006 to 2007;

(b) which areas were visited most; and

(c) which countries the tourists at (a) above came from.

77 Mr Hamusonde (Nangoma) - to ask the Minister of Local Government and Housing whether there are any plans to construct a public market in Nangoma Parliamentary Constituency and, if so, in which area.

78 Mr Mabenga (Mulobezi) - to ask the Minister of Science, Technology and Vocational Training whether the Ministry has plans to build or open a trades training institute at Sichili in Mulobezi Parliamentary Constituency where there is infrastructure left by the Catholic Home Craft Training Centre.

ORDER OF THE DAY

1 Supply - Motion (25th January) - Resumption of Debate.