{"id":166623,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/166623/?format=json","text_counter":100,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Mr. Lesrima","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":178,"legal_name":"Simon Saimanga Lesirma","slug":"simon-lesirma"},"content":"Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the function of evacuating people from buildings is not an entirely Government function, given that there are also private sector premises. As I said, it is also the responsibility of private sector players to also have their own disaster response plans. Government Ministries should also have their plans. We, indeed, have a role, as Ministries, to play the various roles that I have mentioned, for people to observe the requirements of construction of buildings to allow for fire safety, et cetera . So, our role is basically that of co-ordinating emergencies and supporting relief supply services thereafter. I agree with the hon. Member that we also have the role of educating the public."}