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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY VOTES 23_NOVEMBER_2011_NO._16
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No. 16
PARLIAMENT
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ZIMBABWE
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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
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FOURTH SESSION – SEVENTH PARLIAMENT
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WEDNESDAY, 23RD NOVEMBER, 2011
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Quarter past two o'clock p.m. The Acting Speaker in the Chair
PRAYERS
| Members | Present | |||
| Baloyi A,
Beremauro G, Bhasikiti K, Buka F, Chaderopa F Chambati T.S Chibaya A Chimanikire G, Chimbetete W.M Chimhini D.A, Chininga E.T.C, Chinyadza W Chiota P.C Chirongwe R, Chirume O Chitando J Chitima A, Chivamba K, Cross E.G Denga P Dokora L.D.K Dongo G.Z Dumbu F Dzirutwe G Gabuza J.G Garadhi S Goche N.T Gonese I.T Goto R Gumbo J.M Gwiyo C.C Hove S.R Huruba T Jembere E Jiri M |
Kachepa N
Kagurabadza M.T Kanzama F Kay J.I.H Khumalo N.M, Khumalo S.S, Mabhena G Machacha C Madubeko J Madzimure W Madzore P Mafios I.D Mahlangu T Majome F.J Makamure R Mandebvu N.T Mangami D Mangwana M.P Maposhere D Maramba P.H Maramwidze E H Mare M Marima E Masaiti E Matibe T.P Matimba T Matshalaga O Matutu T Mbwembwe E Mhandu C Mhashu F.G Mhlanga A Mkhosi E.T.M Mlambo M |
Mlilo O.S
Moyo G Moyo R Moyo S Mpariwa P Mpukuta L Muchauraya P Mudarikwa S Mudau M Mudavanhu E Mudenge I.S, Mudiwa S Mudzuri E Munengami Mungofa P.T Munjeyi Mushonga S.L Musumbu E Musundire Musvaire W |
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| Mutambara AG
Mutinhiri A Mutomba W Mutsekwa G.T Mutseyami C.P Muza I Mwonzora D.T Navaya E Ncube Ndambakuwa F Ndava R Ndebele G Nemadziva N Nezi W Ngwenya B
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Nyakudanga O Sansole T.W Tshuma B
Nyamudeza S Saruwaka T.J.L Varandeni J
Nyamupinga B.B Shirichena E Zhuwao P
Nyaude B Shoko H Zinyemba M
Nyoni S.G.G Shoko M Ziyambi W.Z
Pasihomusha- Sibanda D.S
Matiza B.J Sibanda F.M
Raradza E Sibanda P.N
Rutsvara R Sindi C
Sai S Sithole A
Samkange N.T.C Tachiona M
Printed by Order of the House
APOLOGIES
Hon. Chanetsa, Hon I.M.C Chombo, Hon Sululu, Hon Matamisa, Hon
Chidhakwa, Hon. Muchinguri, Hon Ziteya
- The Speaker drew the attention of the House to an omission in the Hansard of
22nd November 2011, Vol. 38, No. 15, where the report by Hon Madzimure on the Portifolio Committee on Budget Finance and Investment Promotion on information charging a member and the Speaker's response to the report were both omitted. The report and the Speaker's response would be reproduced in today's Hansard as a corregendum.
- Questions without notice.
- Questions with notice.
- The Minister of Industry and Commerce moved: that Notice of motion No. 1, for today, stands over until Order No. 14 has been disposed of.
Motion put and agreed to.
- Adjourned debate on motion on the death of the Minister of Public Service Prof. Mukonoweshuro (Adjourned 22nd November – The Deputy Minister of Media, Information and Publicity).
[Days elapsed: 4]
Question again proposed: That this House:
SADDENED by the tragic and untimely death of the Honourable Minister of
Public Service and member of Parliament for Gutu South, Professor Eliphas Mukonoweshuro on the 5th of August 2011;
NOTING that the loss was felt by the whole nation, which mourned a committed and dedicated luminary of our struggle for independence, democracy, freedom and justice;
NOW THEREFORE, THIS HOUSE Conveys its, profound condolences to the widow of our departed leader;
Expresses its deep sorrow and sadness at the tragic and unexpected loss of life;
Takes this opportunity to celebrate the life of a man who rendered sterling services to the nation both before and after independence. - Hon. Dumbu
On the motion of the Minister of Industry and Commerce : Debate adjourned until tomorrow.
- The Minister of Industry and Commerce moved: That Orders of the day 3 to 8, for today, stand over until Order No. 14 has been disposed of.
Motion put and agreed to.
- The Minister of Industry and Commerce moved:
THAT WHEREAS, subsection 111/B of the Constitutions of Zimbabwe provides that any convention, treaty or agreement acceded to, concluded or executed by or under the authority of the President with one or more foreign States or governments or international organisations shall be subject to approval by Parliament.
WHEREAS the Interim Economic Partnership Agreement was signed in Mauritius on 29th August 2009 at a signing ceremony between the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) and the European Union (EU);
AND WHEREAS the government of Zimbabwe is a signatory to the interim Economic Partnership Agreement, and is desirous of becoming party to the interim Economic partnership Agreement;
AND WHEREAS the entry into force of the said Agreement is conditional upon its acceptance by the parties in accordance with their respective constitutional procedures;
NOW THEREFORE, in terms of subsection (1) of section 111B of the Constitution, this House resolves that the aforesaid Agreement be and is hereby approved for ratification.
Motion put and agreed to.
- The Minister of Industry and Commerce moved:
THAT WHEREAS subsection (1) o section 111B of the constitution of Zimbabwe provides that any convention, Treaty or Agreements acceded to, concluded or executed by or under the authority to the President with one or more Foreign States or Governments or International Organisations shall be subject to approval by Parliament;
WHEREAS the International Coffee Agreement was concluded in London, United Kingdom on 28th September 2007 at the Conference convened by the International Coffee Organisation (ICO);
AND WHEREAS the government of Zimbabwe is Signatory to the International Coffee Organisation, and is desirous of becoming party to the International Coffee Agreement 2007;
AND WHEREAS the entry into force of the said Agreement is conditional upon its acceptance by the parties in accordance with their respective Constitutional procedures;
NOW THEREFORE, in terms of sub-section (1) of the section 111B of the Constitution, this House resolves that the aforesaid Agreement be and is hereby approved for ratification.
Motion put and agreed to.
- On the motion of the Minister of Industry and Commerce : The House adjourned at twenty-four minutes to six o'clock p.m.
- M. KHUMALO
Acting Speaker.
THURSDAY, 24TH OCTOBER, 2011
ORDERS OF THE DAY AND NOTICES OF MOTIONS
1. THE MINISTER OF FINANCE
That leave be granted to bring in a bill to make provisions for the revenues and Public Funds of Zimbabwe and to provide for matter connected there with or incidental thereto.
2. THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE
That the National Incomes and Pricing Commission Bill (H.B. 10, 2010) which was superseded by the prorogation of the Third Session of the Seventh Parliament be restored on the Order Paper at the stage at which the Bill had reached in terms of Standing Order No. 131 (1).
3. THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE
THAT WHEREAS, subsection 111/B of the Constitutions of Zimbabwe provides that any convention, treaty or agreement acceded to, concluded or executed by or under the authority of the President with one or more foreign States or governments or international organisations shall be subject to approval by Parliament.
WHEREAS the Interim Economic Partnership Agreement was signed in Mauritius on 29th August 2009 at a signing ceremony between the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) and the European Union (EU);
AND WHEREAS the government of Zimbabwe is a signatory to the interim Economic Partnership Agreement, and is desirous of becoming party to the interim Economic partnership Agreement;
AND WHEREAS the entry into force of the said Agreement is conditional upon its acceptance by the parties in accordance with their respective constitutional procedures;
NOW THEREFORE, in terms of subsection (1) of section 111B of the Constitution, this House resolves that the aforesaid Agreement be and is hereby approved for ratification.
4. THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE
THAT WHEREAS subsection (1) o section 111B of the constitution of Zimbabwe provides that any convention, Treaty or Agreements acceded to, concluded or executed by or under the authority to the President with one or more Foreign States or Governments or International Organisations shall be subject to approval by Parliament;
WHEREAS the International Coffee Agreement was concluded in London,
United Kingdom on 28th September 2007 at the Conference convened by the International Coffee Organisation (ICO);
AND WHEREAS the government of Zimbabwe is Signatory to the International Coffee Organisation, and is desirous of becoming party to the International Coffee Agreement 2007;
AND WHEREAS the entry into force of the said Agreement is conditional upon its acceptance by the parties in accordance with their respective Constitutional procedures;
NOW THEREFORE, in terms of sub-section (1) of the section 111B of the Constitution, this House resolves that the aforesaid Agreement be and is hereby approved for ratification.
5. THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE
THAT WHEREAS, subsection (1) of section 111B of the constitution of Zimbabwe provides that any convention, Treaty or Agreement acceded to, concluded or executed by or under the authority of the President with one or more Foreign States or governments or international Organisations shall be subject to approval by Parliament;
WHEREAS the 2nd Revised Cotonou Agreement was concluded in Brussels, Belgium on 19th March 2010 at the Extraordinary Joint ACP – EU Ministerial Meeting and signed in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on 22nd June 2010 during the joint ACP – EU Council of Minister's;
AND WHEREAS the Government of Zimbabwe is signatory to the Cotonou Agreement, and is desirous of becoming party to the 2nd revised Cotonou Agreement;
AND WHEREAS the entry into force of the said Agreement is conditional upon
its acceptance by the parties in accordance with their respective constitutional procedures;
NOW THEREFORE, in terms of subsection (1) of section 111B of the
Constitution, this House resolves that the afore-said Agreement be and is hereby approved for ratification.
6. HON MINISTER OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE
THAT WHEREAS, subsection 111 B of the Constitution of Zimbabwe provides that any convention, treaty or agreement acceded to, concluded or executed by or under the authority of the President with one r more foreign states or
governments or international organizations shall be subject to approval by Parliament;
WHEREAS the Trade Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Government of the State of Kuwait was concluded in Kuwait on 25/10/1997
AND WHEREAS the Government of Zimbabwe is a signatory to the Trade
Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe and the
Government of the State of Kuwait, and is desirous to becoming Party to the
Trade Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe and the
Government of the State of Kuwait,
AND WHEREAS the entry into force of the said agreement is conditional upon its acceptance by the parties in accordance with their respective Constitutional procedures;
NOW THEREFORE, in terms of subsection (1) of section 111 B of the Constitution, this House resolves that the aforesaid Agreement be and is hereby approved for ratification.
- Adjourned debate on motion in reply to the Presidential Speech (Adjourned 22nd November – The Deputy Minister of Media, Information and Publicity).
[Time elapsed: 3 hours 41 minutes]
Question proposed: That a respectful address be presented to the President of Zimbabwe as follows:-
May it please you, your Excellency, the President:
We, the Members of Parliament of Zimbabwe, desire to express our loyalty to Zimbabwe and beg leave to offer our respectful thanks for the speech, which you have been pleased to address to Parliament – Hon Zhuwao
- HON. MOYO
HON. N. NEMADZIVA
That this House;
AWARE that Air Zimbabwe has been operating at a loss since 1990.
CONCERNED that the current majority shareholder which is the Government of
Zimbabwe has failed to initiate a sound turnaround strategy for this parastatal, FURTHER CONCERNED that the current fleet is is old, outdated and beyond resuscitation,
WORRIED by the serious erosion of brand Zimbabwe by the airline nationally and internationally.
NOW THEREFORE, calls upon the Government of Zimbabwe to; i) put the current fleet to pasture; and
- ii) privatize Air Zimbabwe;
- Adjourned debate on motion on the death of the Minister of Public Service Hon. Prof. Mukonoweshuro (Adjourned 22nd November – The Deputy Minister of Media, Information and Publicity).
[Days elapsed: 4]
Question proposed: That this House:
SADDENED by the tragic and untimely death of the Honourable Minister of
Public Service and member of Parliament for Gutu South, Professor Eliphas
Mukonoweshuro on the 5th of August 2011;
NOTING that the loss was felt by the whole nation, which mourned a committed and dedicated luminary of our struggle for independence, democracy, freedom and justice;
NOW THEREFORE, THIS HOUSE Conveys its, profound condolences to the widow of our departed leader;
Expresses its deep sorrow and sadness at the tragic and unexpected loss of life;
Takes this opportunity to celebrate the life of a man who rendered sterling services to the nation both before and after independence. - Hon. Dumbu
- Adjourned debate on motion on the workshop report of the Pan African
Parliament Permanent Committee on Trade, Customs and Immigration matters (Adjourned 15th November – The Deputy Prime Minister Hon Prof.
Mutambara).
[Days elapsed: 3]
Question proposed: That this House takes note of the Report on the Pan African
Parliament Permanent Committee on Trade, Customs and Immigration matters
workshop that was held in Gaborone Botswana in July 2011 to promote the involvement of the committee and members of Parliament on Trade, Customs and Immigration in Regional Integration efforts – Hon. Mutomba.
- Adjourned debate on motion on the Indigenisation and Empowerment (General) Regulations Statutory Instrument No. 21 of 2010 (Adjourned 15th November – The Deputy Prime Minister Hon Prof. Mutambara).
[Days elapsed: 2]
Question proposed: That this House:
COGNIZANT of the need to publish in the gazette and to enforce all delegated legislation in conformity with the relevant Principal Acts;
DISTURBED that the Indigenisation and Empowerment (General) Regulations
Statutory Instrument No. 21 of 2010, as read with the minimum requirements for
Indigenisation Implementation Plans for businesses in the mining sector GN 114/2011, do not conform with the Government's Policy of economic revival which aims at encouraging Direct Foreign Investment;
CONCERNED that the responsible Minister promulgated the Indigenisation Empowerment Regulations without due regard for private enterprises and industries which are critical for Zimbabwe's economic recovery;
CONDEMNING the practice by the responsible Minister to invoke delegated legislation on foreign owned companies without Cabinet Authority, in contravention of bilateral agreements, a situation which puts the Government's credibility into disrepute;
NOW THEREFORE, resolves that the responsible Minister withdraws forthwith the Indigenisation and Empowerment Regulations and replaces them with revised versions which address broad based empowerment programmes – Hon. Musundire.
- Adjourned debate on motion on the unconstitutional statements made by some Service Chiefs. (Reinstated 25th October 2011 – The Minister of Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs)
[Day elapsed: 1]
Question proposed: That this House taking note of the provisions of the
Constitution, the Defence Act; Chapter 11.02, the Police Act Chapter 11.10, Prison Act Chapter 7.11 and the Public Service Act Chapter 11.04 which all demand neutrality of the military, police and prison officers and the Central Intelligence Organization (CIO) as well as ordinary civil servants
NOTING FURTHER THE provisions of Article XIII of the GPA which
requires neutrality and de-politicization of state organs and state institutions.
CONCERNED by recent statements by some Service Chiefs
NOW, THEREFORE, this House
- Condemns the unconstitutional and treasonous statements that bring into disrepute the professional institutions of the Army and the Police.
- Requests the relevant institutions to reaffirm their loyalty to the constitution and the laws of Zimbabwe and
- Directs relevant authorities to carry out investigations into the said utterances and the unconstitutional statements and make such findings public. - Chikwinya
- Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on
Mines and Energy on the state of affairs at Shabani Mashava Mine (S.C.10,
2011) (Adjourned 25th October 2011- Hon. Gonese)
[Day elapsed: 1]
Question proposed: That this House takes note of the First Report of the
Portfolio Committee on Mines and Energy on the State of Affairs at
Shabani-Mashava Mines (S.C.10, 2011). - Hon Chindori-Chininga
- Adjourned debate on motion on the First Report of the Portfolio Committee on Local Government, Rural and Urban Development (Adjourned 26th September – D. Sibanda).
[Day elapsed: 2]
Question proposed: That this House takes note of the First report of the Portfolio Committee on Local Government, Urban and Rural Development on the public hearings on the state of service delivery by the Municipalities of Harare, Chitungwiza and Norton. (S.C. 6, 2010)- Hon. Matimba.
- COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY.
WEDNESDAY, 30TH NOVEMBER, 2011
QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWERS
♦ PRIME MINISTER'S QUESTION TIME
* QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE
*1. HON. BALOYI: To ask the Co-Ministers of Home Affairs to state:
i)the measure the Ministry is taking to curb the increasing rate of raids on livestock along the Sango and Chikwalakwala border line in Chiredzi; and ii) the Ministry's plans in finding a lasting solution to cross border cattle rustling in the Sengwe and Matibi II communal lands.
[Deferred from, Wednesday 26th October 2011]
*2. HON. SANSOLE: To ask the Co-Ministers of Home Affairs to inform the House:
- whether the Ministry is aware that armed gangs from Zambia are invading the
Lower Zambezi Valley and driving out stolen herds of cattle from the
Cheziya, Makwa and Msuna areas across the Zambezi river into Zambia; and
- if there are any plans to increase police patrols in these areas in order to curb cattle rustling.
[Deferred from, Wednesday 26th October 2011]
*3. HON. CHIMHINI: To ask the Co-Ministers of Home Affairs to inform the House:
- i) whether it is government policy to allow audio visual material to be illegally reproduced and sold on the market as evidenced by a memorandum dated 5/04/11 written by the Chief Staff Officer Operations to all Police Officers Commanding Provinces: Ref: INFOR DCC"Temporary Measure: Protection of International
[Deferred from, Wednesday 22nd November 2011]
*4. HON. SULULU: To ask the Co-Ministers of Home Affairs to inform the House:
- what action has been taken by the police to arrest violent and rowdy people who disrupted the following approved public gatherings;
- On 20th July 2011 in Kwekwe the United States Ambassador Charles Ray was humiliated and stopped from addressing a police cleared youth development meeting. The youths, journalists and the public were assaulted in full view of our police force;
- On 23rd July, 2011 Members of Parliament, from ZANU PF and two MDC formations, journalists and the public were assaulted again in full view of our police force during the public hearing in the Government Caucus on the Human Rights Commission Bill; and ii) what measures the Ministry has put in place to avoid such embarrassing actions from re-occurring.
[Deferred from, Wednesday 26th October 2011]
*5. HON. MANGAMI: To ask the Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture to inform the House:
- i) what happened to building grants which used to be given to schools; and ii)if the same grants could be extended to primary schools.
Deferred from, Wednesday 26th October 2011]
*6. HON. MUSHONGA: To ask the Minister of State in the President's Office to explain to the House why the following members of the Central Intelligence Organisation have been allowed to hold political party positions as Central
Committee Members of ZANU PF whilst they are still in full-time employment of the state:
Tabeth Kanengoni from Mashonaland Central
Jesca Chidza from Manicaland
Lazma Humbe from Manicaland
[Deferred from, Wednesday 5th October 2011]
*7. HON. MUSHONGA: To ask the Minister of Foreign Affairs to inform to the House :
- Why the Zimbabwe Government is refusing to handover Protais Mpiranya who was the commander of the Rwandan Army's Presidential Guards during the Rwandan Genocide and to explain
- the government policy on genocide perpetrators in Rwanda and Ethiopia particularly those who committed rape, sexual offences including violence and murder.
[Deferred from, Wednesday 5th October 2011]
*8. HON. MAHLANGU: To ask the Minister of Health and Child Welfare to inform the
House:
- what strides the Ministry has taken to ensure that Mpilo and Central Hospitals improve the state of health delivery system which of late has been a cause of concern for Bulawayo residents and those in surrounding areas;
- what the Ministry is doing to curb corruption which has seriously affected the state of delivery system in the two hospitals; and
- when the Ministry is going to to start building a third referral hospital for Bulawayo which it promised ten years ago since the current two hospitals Mpilo and Central are failing to cope with the increasing number of patients.
[Deferred from, Wednesday 5th October 2011]
*9. HON. MAHLANGU: To ask the Minister of Health and Child Welfare to inform the
House:
- what the Ministry has done so far to ensure that it achieves Millennium Development Goal 4, 5 and 6 (MDGs) which relate to reducing child mortality, improving maternal health and combating HIV and AIDS, malaria and other diseases by 2015;
- the challenges the Ministry is facing in achieving these MDGs; and iii) what the Ministry is doing in to overcome these challenges and ensuring these MDGs achievable by 2015.
[Deferred from, Wednesday 5th October 2011]
| *10. | HON. D. SIBANDA: To ask the Honourable Deputy Prime Minister Khupe in her |
| capacity as the President of the Global Power Women Network Africa, to to | |
| inform the House what key interventions have been advocated for in order to | |
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ensure that women and girls are protected from HIV/AIDS infections.
[Deferred from, Wednesday 5th October 2011]
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| *11. | HON. D. SIBANDA: To ask the Hounorable Deputy Prime Minister Khupe, in her |
| capacity as the Goodwill Ambassador for the Campaign on the Accelerated | |
| Reduction of Maternal Mortality, to inform the House the progress that has | |
| been made in scrapping the user fees as part of the millennium development goals | |
| aimed at improving maternal health so that t mortality rate is reduced by at least | |
| 75% by the year 2015. |
[Deferred from, Wednesday 5th October 2011]
*12. HON. BALOYI: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development to explain how the US$70 million restocking fund allocated in the 2011 financial year was distributed to the Provinces.
[Deferred from, Wednesday 22nd November 2011]
*13. HON. GARADHI: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation
Development to explain what plans the ministry has to address the Cold Storage
Commission workers' plight considering that the workers have not been paid their salaries for some time.
[Deferred from, Wednesday 22nd November 2011]
*14. HON. MANGAMI: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation
Development to inform the House
- i) if there are any plans to build a silo in the Midlands Province and if so when this would happen: ii) the ratio of farmers to AREX Offices in the country: and iii) how the Ministry intends to employ qualified officers who currently are not
[Deferred from, Wednesday 22nd November 2011]
*15. HON. GARADHI: To ask the Ministry of Local Government, Urban and Rural
Development to explain the Ministry's position with regards to former Golden Kopje Mine employees who are being evicted by Chinhoyi City Council because of their party affiliation.
[Deferred from, Wednesday 22nd November 2011]
*16. HON. GARADHI: To ask the Ministry of Local Government, Urban and Rural
Development to explain the circumstances surrounding the reinstatement of Chinhoyi City Council Town Clerk who was found guilty of corruption and was fired but is still in office, purportedly because of orders from the the Ministry.
[Deferred from, Wednesday 22nd November 2011]
*17. HON. MANGAMI: To ask the Minister of Public Service to inform the House
- i) how long one is expected to remain in an acting capacity before confirmation can be done in the Ministry of Education for example; and ii) the relevance of the RBM in view of the current demoralisation of workers who are not rewarded for their performance.
[Deferred from, Wednesday 22nd November 2011]
*18. HON. GARADHI: To ask the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development to explain the Ministry's plans regarding the rescuscitation of Alaska smelting plant whose closure has had a negative impact on the people's lives both socially and economically
[Deferred from, Wednesday 22nd November 2011]
*19. HON JIRI: To ask the Minister of Energy and Power Development to explain to the
House why service station operators are required to pay for various licenses for example council, fire, environment and energy while their profits margin are as small as $0.05 per litre.
[Deferred from, Wednesday 22nd November 2011]
*20. HON. CHIMHINI: To ask the Minister of Finance to explain how ministries which receive budget transfers late in November or December could utilise the budget allocation meaningfully before the expiry of the financial year without surrendering the funds back to treasury.
[Deferred from,Wednesday 22nd November 2011]
*21. HON.CHIMHINI: To ask the Minister of National Housing and Social Amenities to
inform the House how many government houses have been constructed or purchased by government from 1980 to date and if the Minister could give a breakdown of the houses by Province; and
[Transferred, Wednesday 23 November 2011]