{"id":87682,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/87682/?format=json","text_counter":91,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Mr. Nguyai","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":113,"legal_name":"Lewis Nganga Nguyai","slug":"lewis-nguyai"},"content":"Mr. Speaker, Sir, yes, it is true that we gave a directive that all local authorities should clear all outstanding debts prior to benefiting from any additional LATF funding. We are now compiling a list and do realize that, that has not happened in totality. We have been given various reasons by various councils. In fact, I just want to give notice that we will try and bring a miscellaneous amendment Bill to further push that deadline in order to remove the many impediments that are stopping the local authorities from being able to clear their debts."}