{"id":1479859,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1479859/?format=json","text_counter":32,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Buuri, UDA","speaker_title":"Hon. Mugambi Rindikiri","speaker":null,"content":" Hon. Speaker, cases of drug and substance abuse are on the rise, particularly among our youths in schools. Hon. Mwale's request for statement is timely. It is a serious problem whose solution needs to be fast-tracked. We need more information from every region. I agree with the request for statement that there are public officers who are conduits and protectors of drug traffickers. If we want to save our youths, we need an in-depth report. I plead with all the Members in this House to avail information on what we know and join hands so that this request is properly enhanced. I urge the Committee not to be in a rush when it is dealing with this issue. Thank you, Hon. Speaker."}