{"id":191209,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/191209/?format=json","text_counter":155,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Mr. Were","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":153,"legal_name":"David Aoko Were","slug":"david-were"},"content":"Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I stand to seek a Ministerial Statement from the Minister for Regional Development regarding the proposed investment by sugar companies in the Tana Delta District. I would want the Minister to tell which investors have shown interest in July 2, 2008 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES 1581 developing sugar factories in the region. Secondly, I would like to know the current position of these proposed investments. Thirdly, I would want to know if an environmental impact assessment has been carried out. If so, what results have come out. I would also want to know the general mood of the population around the Tana River. Finally, I would want to know what steps the Government is taking with regard to implementation of these projects. Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir."}