Calist Mwatela

All parliamentary appearances

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• 9 Jan 2013 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to support the Motion and share the sentiments of the previous speaker that we exercise caution, considering that we seem to be spending more than we can generate in terms of revenue collection. At the same time, I would like to appreciate the fact that the creation of the devolved system of government will spur economic activities in this country. Most likely, the coming into place of the system will bring about more participation in economic activities by the people and, therefore, the economy will grow at a faster pace. Therefore, as much as this ... view
• 9 Jan 2013 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I beg to move that the Committee doth report to the House its consideration of The National Commission for UNESCO Bill and its approval thereof without amendments. view
• 8 Jan 2013 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I just want to agree with hon. Namwamba, because responsibility has to rest somewhere. In this particular case, the Member of Parliament has to be held responsible. If you disburse the whole thing to, in some cases, seven constituencies that will be incorrect. view
• 8 Jan 2013 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Chairlady, I think I am lost a bit. Can we continue? view
• 8 Jan 2013 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Chairman, Sir, I have a very strong reservation about that. This is a Constituency Development Fund and we are now subjecting it to some proliferated supervision. At what point will it be really a Constituency Development Fund? If we create this forum the effect will be stagnating competition among the different constituencies. view
• 11 Oct 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, as we stand here and talk about this petition, the body of one Mwagunga lies in the mortuary, having been killed by a buffalo. The late Mwagunga is going to be buried this Saturday. He hails from my constituency. I, therefore, urge my colleague view
• 11 Oct 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, as we stand here and talk about this petition, the body of one Mwagunga lies in the mortuary, having been killed by a buffalo. The late Mwagunga is going to be buried this Saturday. He hails from my constituency. I, therefore, urge my colleague view
• 11 Oct 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to reply. view
• 11 Oct 2012 in National Assembly: Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I beg to reply. view
• 11 Oct 2012 in National Assembly: If I may request for a little silence so that the answer can be heard. view