{"id":676903,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/676903/?format=json","text_counter":147,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. (Eng.) Gumbo","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":24,"legal_name":"Nicholas Gumbo","slug":"nicholas-gumbo"},"content":"Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Like my colleagues have said, proper warehousing will help us address some of the issues facing this country particularly on food security. I have stated before, and I want to state again, that one of the biggest reasons we have food shortage is not because of low production levels but because of poor storage and distribution. Warehousing forms a major part in the distribution network. Whether it is in terms of food security or imported goods, I think streamlining the warehousing system in this country will go a long way in addressing many issues affecting this country. I have looked at the Bill and I intend to propose some amendments at the Committee stage. This is an approach that will address some of the issues that we are facing. It is a step in the right direction. With those few remarks, I support."}