NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF ZAMBIA

FIFTH SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH ASSEMBLY

ORDER PAPER - THURSDAY, 24TH SEPTEMBER, 2015

AT 1430 HOURS

QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER

26    Mr Musonda (Kapiri Mposhi) - to ask the Minister of Transport, Works, Supply and Communication:

(a)    when the construction works on the proposed Lusaka-Kapiri Mposhi dual carriageway will commence;

(b)    what the time-frame for the completion of the project is;

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

(d)    who the contractor is.

27    Mr Ntundu (Gwembe) - to ask the Minister of Health:

    (a)    what the number of dentists at the University Teaching     Hospital (UTH) was, as of June, 2015;

    (b)    what the recommended staff establishment for dentists at     the UTH is;

    (c)    whether the Government sponsors any students to study     dentistry; and

    (d)    if so, how many are sponsored annually.

28    Mr Kazabu (Nkana) - to ask the Minister of Local Government and Housing:

(a)    who the legal owners of the former Astra Cinemas piece of land in the Kitwe Central Business District are;

(b)    why the plot has remained undeveloped for over fifteen years; and

(c)    when the plot will be developed.

29    Mr Pande (Kasempa) - to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:

(a)    when construction of the Provincial Police Administration Office Block in the North-Western Province will commence;

(b)    who the contractor for the project is;

(c)    what the total cost of the project is; and

(d)    what the time-frame for the project is.

30    Dr E C Lungu (Chama South) - to ask the Minister of Transport, Works,     Supply and Communication:

(a)    when the grading of the Chasato-Chikwa road in Chama District will be completed; and

(b)    what has caused the delay in completing the exercise.

31    Mr Antonio (Kaoma Central) - to ask the Minister of Local Government and         Housing:

(a)    who the contractor engaged to undertake the street lighting project in Kaoma Township is;

(b)    whether the Government is aware of the poor quality of works on the project; and

(c)    if so, what measures the Government has taken to redress the situation.

32    Ms Miti (Vubwi) - to ask the Minister of Mines, Energy and Water     Development:

(a)    when the electrification of Vubwi District by the Rural Electrification Authority will be completed;

(b)    who the contractor for the project is; and

(c)    what the total cost of the project is.

33    Mr Chipungu (Rufunsa) - to ask the Minister of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education:

(a)    when Rufunsa Girls Technical School will be electrified;

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

(c)    what the time-frame for the project is.

34    Mr Namulambe (Mpongwe) - to ask the Minister of Agriculture and     Livestock:

(a)    whether the country produces enough beans to meet the demand in the country;

(b)    whether the country has the capacity to produce the national requirements of canned beans;

(c)    if so, why the Government has allowed importation of canned beans; and

(d)    if the country has no capacity, what the deficiencies are.

35    Mr I Banda (Lumezi) - to ask the Minister of Community Development,     Mother and Child Health:

(a)    how many people benefitted from the Social Cash Transfer Scheme from September, 2011 to December, 2014 in the following Constituencies:

(i)    Chasefu;
(ii)    Lumezi; and
(iii)    Lundazi; and

(b)    if none, when the programme will be extended to the Constituencies above.

ORDER OF THE DAY

1    Thanks - His Excellency the President’s Address - Motion (22nd September)
            - Resumption of Debate - (Mr Chishimba)

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