Hassan Oda Hulufo

All parliamentary appearances

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• 26 Jun 2019 in National Assembly: With those few remarks, I support the amendment. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 25 Jun 2019 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker for giving me the opportunity to speak to this Bill. view
• 25 Jun 2019 in National Assembly: I support the Nuclear Regulatory Bill which, among other things, seeks to repeal and replace the Radiation Act, Chapter 243 of our laws. This is long overdue. The law being replaced does not have provision for dealing with the challenges of use of nuclear energy. It is only limited to regulating radioactive materials for medical use and, even so, the provisions are not comprehensive enough. Therefore, having gone through the Bill, I am particularly impressed with the various provisions relating to proper regulations of radioactive materials especially for medical uses. view
• 25 Jun 2019 in National Assembly: We are cognisant of the fact that we are using radioactive materials in medical diagnosis and treatments. However, there is poor regulation in terms of following procedures that look at the benefit of using the same vis-a-vis the risk it poses to patients. So, there is lack of clarity, for example, if you look at provisions relating to the use of radioactive materials for medical use. We need to prove that the benefits of using the same outweigh the risk they pose. Therefore, such are some of the provisions that are lacking in the old law. At the same time, ... view
• 25 Jun 2019 in National Assembly: Looking at the nuclear energy part, I am a bit hesitant. Of course, we require reliable sources of energy to spur economic development in our country. We know because of climatic change a source like hydropower which generates electricity using waterfalls or dams is no longer reliable. But we have other renewable and safe sources like wind, sea waves and solar. Personally, I am uncomfortable with the proposal to build nuclear plants to generate electricity. view
• 25 Jun 2019 in National Assembly: Of course, we have to be frank with ourselves. For example, at the moment, despite having environmental laws, we are unable to manage industrial effluence and discharges from industries which pollute our rivers. What does this tell us? That, we cannot run away from the issue of corruption. Personally, I will be very hesitant to support the clauses relating to licensing, commissioning and regulation of nuclear plants. Having looked at that part, it is as if this Bill will allow independent power producers to set up power plants. This to me is very risky unless somebody convinces me it is ... view
• 25 Jun 2019 in National Assembly: We need to come up with the necessary amendments to have power plants put up by the Government and not individuals or private entities because it is very risky. On the other hand, on the use of nuclear materials, we know we are exposed to the risk of terrorism. If those materials land in the wrong hands, I am sure this will pose a great danger to all of us. That is why the part The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 25 Jun 2019 in National Assembly: of the Bill relating to proper regulation of use, disposal and control of radioactive materials for medical purposes is okay. But the part on using nuclear technology to generate power, I am a bit hesitant to support. view
• 25 Jun 2019 in National Assembly: Generally, the rest of the things are okay, including the transition clause in terms of when this becomes law and how the Nuclear Regulatory Authority will take over from the Commission which, at the moment, exists under the Radiation Act. My only concern is this bit because of where we are at the moment. I am impressed particularly on radioactive materials because the Bill has clear provisions on how transportation can be done if anybody wants to transport them. How a person should apply, the conditions to be fulfilled and how the same can be monitored, up to and including ... view
• 25 Jun 2019 in National Assembly: I think we can remember sometimes back at the height of one of the worst droughts in this country. We imported powder milk from one of the eastern European countries. Fortunately, it was discovered it had traces of radioactive materials. Although the discovery led to the rejection of that product, I am sure that, at that time, we did not have clear laws in terms of charging those responsible for bringing in such a product. But with this Bill, I am sure such risks are going to be avoided. view