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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, it has been mentioned, but I want to repeat that Runda Estate is a red soil area. We have bought plots there. The damage that we did to this country by putting up these concrete blocks in area that was supposed to have been agriculturally productive is suicidal. I cannot understand why we will allow this to continue in the neighbouring areas. The Government needs to come in and stop it. If it is compensating these people so that this land remains available for agriculture even for the future generations to come, it is important that, that step is taken. Regarding subdivision of land, especially in Central Province, we have now gone down to a quarter of an acre and, perhaps, even smaller portions. I know we said it would be two acres and it became very unpopular. If subdivision of land in this country is not stopped, to those levels that are so uneconomical, all of us will be queuing for this famine relief food. The Government must be bold enough and say “enough is enough, no more subdivision.” Whatever it is that we lose as politicians, let it be. But, again, we have a future for this country and it is important that we protect it. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, also we have the issue of sugar and maize. I think it may be necessary to free the market and allow the private sector to do the importation. I think the many packages that may have been offered by the Ministry can end up being prone to corruption. I think it is important that more freedom is allowed to those who would want to take part in that Ministry. With those many remarks, I beg to support the Vote."
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