NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF ZAMBIA

FOURTH SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH ASSEMBLY

ORDER PAPER – FRIDAY, 6TH MARCH, 2015

AT 0900 HOURS

HER HONOUR THE VICE PRESIDENT’S QUESTION TIME (30 MINUTES)

QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER

387    Mr Musonda (Kapiri Mposhi) - to ask the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock:

(a)    how many farmers were shortlisted as beneficiaries under the Livestock Development Animal Health Project in Kapiri Mposhi District in 2013 and 2014; and

(b)    when grants under the project will be disbursed to beneficiaries.

388    Mr Miyutu (Kalabo Central) - to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:

(a)    when a prosecutor, specialised in stock theft, will be sent to Kalabo District; and

(b)    whether the Government has any plans to set up a special unit within the Zambia Police Force to deal with the rampant cases of cattle rustling through out the country.

389    Mr Mulomba (Magoye) - to ask the Minister of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education when the Government will construct classroom blocks and teachers’ houses at the following basic schools in Magoye Parliamentary Constituency:

(a)    Mukuyu;

(b)    Kalama;

(c)    Ngwezi;

(d)    Namaila;

(e)    Munenga;

(f)    Mweemba;

(g)    Nziba;

(h)    Nachipoma;

(i)    Matimbya; and

(j)    Mbiya.

390    Dr Chituwo (Mumbwa) - to ask the Minister of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education:

(a)    when the construction of the Mumbwa Trades Training Institute will commence; and

(b)    why the K6 million which was allocated to the project in 2013 has not yet been released.

391    Mr Chitafu (Kafulafuta) - to ask the Minister of Local Government and Housing how many boreholes are earmarked for sinking in Kafulafuta Parliamentary Constituency in 2015.

392    Mr Miyutu (Kalabo Central) - to ask the Minister of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education:

(a)    when the construction of Kalabo Trades Training Institute will be completed;

(b)    how long the project has been running;

(c)    how much money has so far been spent on the project;

(d)    whether the project is within the time-frame for completion and, if not, what has led to the overrun;

(e)    what measures have been taken to ensure the project is completed on time; and

(f)    whether there are any plans to build additional student hostels at the Institute.

393    Mr I Banda (Lumezi) - to ask the Minister of Mines, Energy and Water Development:

(a)    when the Government will construct dams in the following chiefdoms of Lumezi Parliamentary Constituency:

(i)    Chief Zumwenda;
(ii)    Chief Chikomeni;
(iii)    Chief Mwase-Mphangwe;
(iv)    Chief Kazembe;
(v)    Chief Chitungulu; and
(vi)    Chief Mwanya; and

(b)    why it has taken long to commence dam construction in the Constituency.

394    Mr Chipungu (Rufunsa) - to ask the Minister of Transport, Works, Supply and communication whether the Government has any plans to re-introduce the Roads Department Camps for purposes of enhancing the maintenance of the road infrastructure especially in rural areas.

395    Mr Chitafu (Kafulafuta) - to ask the Minister of Community Development, Mother
and Child Health:

(a)    whether the Government has any plans to build maternity wings at the following health posts in Kafulafuta Parliamentary Constituency:

(i)    Miengwe;
(ii)    Matipa;
(iii)    Lupiya;
(iv)    Mutaba;
(v)    Katonte;
(vi)    Bangwe; and
(vii)    Chiwala High School;

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

(c)    what the cost of constructing one maternity wing is.

396    Mr Mutelo (Lukulu West) - to ask the Minister of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education:

(a)    how many teachers in Lukulu East and Lukulu West Parliamentary Constituencies were retired from 2011 to 2013, year by year;

(b)    whether terminal benefits for the retired teachers have been paid and, if not, why; and

(c)    when the terminal benefits will be paid.

397    Mr Musonda (Kapiri Mposhi) - to ask the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock:

(a)    when reliable transport will be provided to the District Agricultural Office in Kapiri Mposhi; and

(b)    whether the Government has any plans to provide transport to agricultural extension workers to enable them carry out their duties effectively.

398    Mr P Phiri (Mkaika) - to ask the Minister of Information and Broadcasting when the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation radio and television signals in Katete District will be strengthened.

399    Mr I Banda (Lumezi) - to ask the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock:

(a)    how many tonnes of rice are produced, on average, annually in Lumezi Parliamentary Constituency;

(b)    how many farmers were supported through the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) to produce rice in the Constituency from 2012 to 2014, year by year; and

(c)    if none, when the Government will extend the FISP to the rice farmers in the Constituency.

400    Mr Mwanza (Solwezi West) - to ask the Minister of Labour and Social Security:

(a)    what the cost of constructing each housing unit by the National Pension Scheme Authority in Kalulushi District was; and

(b)    whether the prices of the housing units will be revised downwards to enable many citizens acquire descent accommodation.

401    Mr Miyutu (Kalabo Central) - to ask the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock:

(a)    whether the growing of Jatropha in the Western Province is viable;

(b)    if so, how much crop was produced in the 2012/2013 season;

(c)    what measures have been taken to promote the growing of Jatropha in the Province;

(d)    which Province produced the largest quantity of Jatropha in 2013; and

(e)    what the hectarage cultivated at (d) was.

QUESTIONS FOR WRITTEN ANSWER

W39    Mr Musonda (Kapiri Mposhi) - to ask the Minister of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education:

(a)    how many teachers from Kapiri Mposhi District were retired from 2000 to 2013, year by year; and

(b)    what measures the Government has taken to pay the outstanding benefits to retired teachers.

W40    Mr Mutelo (Lukulu West) - to ask the Minister of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education:

(a)    when the construction of an ablution block at Kazombozombo Primary School in Lukulu West Parliamentary Constituency will commence;

(b)    what the estimated cost of the project is; and

(c)    when funds for the project will be released.

PRESENTATION OF GOVERNMENT BILLS

The Minister of Finance

The Tax Appeals Tribunal - Bill to continue the existence of the Revenue Appeals Tribunal and rename it as the Tax Appeals Tribunal; provide for the composition and functions of the Tax Appeals Tribunal; repeal the Revenue Appeals Tribunal Act, 1998; and provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing.

                                                                                                                                                                  (N.A.B. 1/2015)

The Minister of Home Affairs

The Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) - Bill to amend the Anti-Terrorism Act.   
(N.A.B. 2/2015)