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    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Prof.) Lesan",
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        "legal_name": "Wilfred Rottich Lesan",
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    "content": "I would also be urging that this government has a foresight in factors that will affect the distribution of these cables. One of them is the space in which these cables will be laid. We, therefore, want to recommend that the laws governing the designs of roads in this country be modified in such a way that sufficient space is allowed for this cable to be laid. At the moment, we know that there is a three metre leeway for the laying down of the other services to be delivered like electricity, water and telephone cables. We also know that the cables for fibre optic are buried underground. Therefore, we would require a bit more space than the one we have at the moment. I would urge that the laws governing the construction of the road be amended in such a manner that it will provide for space in which these cables can be laid down in an orderly manner. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as suggested by the Mover of the Motion, this space that is required is very significant. Some planning should be done in order for this cabling to be done in an orderly manner so that not every contractor must dig their own line on the ground. This can be coordinated, for example, by having a culvert or a drain in which all these cables can pass through without destroying the structures that have already been laid. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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