56   Mr Mukosa (Chinsali) - to ask the Minister of Energy:

 

(a) what factors led to the increase of fuel prices on 2nd October, 2018;

(b) what measures the Government is taking to prevent further increase in fuel prices;

(c) whether the Government is aware that the Energy Regulation Board issued a statement on 27th September, 2018 through the Director for Customer and Public Affairs which dispelled rumours about the looming fuel price increase; and

(d) if so, what disciplinary measures the Government has taken against the officer for misleading the nation.

 

57   Dr Chibanda (Mufulira) - to ask the Minister of Higher Education:

 

(a) what caused the riots at the University of Zambia on Thursday, 4th October, 2018, leading to the death of one student;

(b) what immediate measures the Government is taking to restore an academic environment at the institution; and

(c) what measures the Government is taking to pay salaries for University of Zambia staff and students’ allowances on time.

 

58   Mr Jamba (Mwembeshi) - to ask the Minister of Justice:

 

(a) whether the Government has any plans to present, to Parliament, a Bill to amend the Constitution;

(b) if so, when the Bill will be presented; and

(c) what has caused the delay in presenting the Bill.

 

 

Supply – Motion (28th September) – Resumption of Debate.

 

 

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