16 Mar 2010 in National Assembly:
I would like to thank the hon. Member for encouraging his constituents to start farming. Today their acreage has increased and that is why we are taking the initiative to bring fertilizer closer to them. We are even organising to see whether the local manure, which is left to go to waste around there, could be used. We are also planning to bring the area into another programme, where we want to encourage the farmers to get into the Kinaya programme. That will really improve farming in that area.
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10 Mar 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) I hereby table the proposed restructuring plan for the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB). I would also like to clarify that the Board is undergoing restructuring and as such, there are no plans to privatize the organization.
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10 Mar 2010 in National Assembly:
(b) Once the restructuring of the NCPB has been accomplished, the staff who will not be deployed in the restructured organization should exit through abolition of offices they hold or retire under the age set by the Government, as stipulated in the Government procedures.
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10 Mar 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I would like to assure the hon. Member that nobody is going to be sent home just like that. Those who have worked will be compensated and paid their dues.
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10 Mar 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, that is exactly what is happening now.
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10 Mar 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are not going to privatize anything. We are only making sure that the Board is going to be effective by restructuring and bringing in people who are really qualified and who can really perform for the sake of this nation.
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10 Mar 2010 in National Assembly:
On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. Hon. Dr. Khalwale talked of credibility and I am the one answering the Question. Was he talking about my credibility?
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10 Mar 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I just want to know whether he is in order, really---
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10 Mar 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, what did Dr. Khalwale mean when he said that I have no moral authority to make sure that the restructuring of NCPB---?
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9 Mar 2010 in National Assembly:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, I seek the indulgence of the House. I have consulted with the hon. Member and informed him that we could not get the District Agricultural Officer to provide us with some information. We have agreed with the hon. Member that the Question be deferred to Tuesday next week.
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