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    "id": 1424655,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1424655/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Nyamu",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.53(1) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing concerning the improvement of road infrastructure and enhancement of road safety. In the Statement, the Committee should- (1) State the plans by the Government, if any, to equip first respondents at accidents scenes with first aid training to rescue victims and prevent further injuries caused by mishandling, stating the timelines for the same; (2) Detail initiatives taken by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to implement breathalyzers and drug tests on major highways to reduce incidents of drunk driving, which result in accidents and loss of lives; (3) State measures taken to ensure motor cyclists, cyclists and pedestrians wear reflective clothing when travelling during night hours considering these times are deemed as peak accident hours; (4) Outline initiatives put in place by the Government to educate and raise public awareness on the importance of crossing streets only in designated spots; and, (5) State the plans by the State Department of Roads, if any, to enhance road infrastructure such as road markings, better lighting and installations of more visible signage along major highways nationwide and provide the timelines. I thank you."
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