10 Nov 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, Thursday, next week is okay. I totally agree that it is a serious matter. We are giving it all the seriousness that it deserves.
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9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly:
Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, the depot will be opened and officers will be posted there before the end of this month.
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9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly:
Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I said it will be opened before the end of this month. If the hon. Member wants to accompany me when it will be opened, I am ready to do so.
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9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly:
Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I was not even aware that the depot was closed until I discussed with the hon. Member. I took up the matter with the NCPB and they have assured me that they will reopen it before the end of this month.
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9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly:
Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, they claimed that it was closed because there was insufficient crop at that time. However, we now know that there is a lot of food in the area. I have also said that I will consult with them and agree on the matter, then I will let the hon. Member know when we will do so.
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9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly:
Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, all the depots are open to buy maize at the moment. Once we open this particular depot, they will buy maize.
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9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly:
Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, could the hon. Member repeat that question, please?
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9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly:
Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, at the moment, I cannot give a figure. However, I know that the moment we open the depot, it will be given money to buy maize like any other store.
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9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly:
Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, this House passed the budget of the Ministry of Agriculture where the Ministry will construct 40 new stores in different parts of this country, so that we can have enough food in the stores.
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9 Nov 2011 in National Assembly:
At the moment, the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) pays farmers as they deliver their produce. They are not waiting.
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