Dr. Simon Ogari

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 131 to 140 of 219.

• 18 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, first of all, we have control at the gate as passengers go in and they are counted. They are estimated to the extent of the floor coverage. There is a gate on every vessel which shows the weight of a loaded vessel. view
• 18 Aug 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, although I think that is a different Question I will answer it. The story of the Mtongwe ferry is very sad. The passengers were compensated up to the limit of the carrying capacity of the vessel. Unfortunately, we all know it was a sad event. The vessel was overloaded and, obviously, the insurance company dishonoured some of the claims; up to now, the process is going on through the courts for those who had money to go to the court and compensation is still being made. view
• 26 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. (a) The total number of accidents which have occurred at Mlolongo Trading Centre from 2010 to date - that is up to the end of March - is as follows:- Total number of accidents is 28, fatal accidents – 10, serious injuries – 13 and slight injuries – 5, bringing the total to 28. (b) The Traffic Act, Cap.403, Section 72 prohibits parking of vehicles by the roadside. Traffic police are expected to ensure all motorists adhere to the traffic rules with no exception. My Ministry is, however, consulting the Ministry ... view
• 26 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, we are aware of the causes of accidents on that particular spot. We are addressing the main causes. We are trying to find a solution to move the trucks that wait to be diverted to the weighbridge. Then, there are trucks and lorries that wait to get police escort to their destinations. There is also an error in the design of the road. The weighbridge is on the opposite side of the road. So, it causes the trucks to interfere with other vehicles. Those are the problems that we have identified and, as I reported, ... view
• 26 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, although it is a different question, all the same--- At that particular spot, we do not have a problem of overspeeding. It is mainly because of obstruction. But I wish to inform Dr. Monda that the so-called Michuki rules are still in force. We are reminding the police all the time. They are the ones who do the implementation. They are supposed to make sure that Government regulations are adhered to. I know they are trying their best and all we can request them is to ensure that everybody obeys the rules without exception. view
• 26 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is good that the Member has stated it is the Ministry of Roads. In my answer, I have actually acknowledged that one of the major causes of the accidents is the weighbridge on the wrong side of the road. As the Ministry of Transport, we are charged with that responsibility. We are working to make sure that, at least, as a temporary measure, before we find the land for parking, that weighbridge must be transferred. We do not want to condone accidents and I am sure the Ministry of Roads is of the same ... view
• 26 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the law is very clear and is supposed to be obeyed by all road users. The police are the implementing arm of these view
• 26 May 2011 in National Assembly: rules and regulations or the Act itself. So, in liaison with the police, we are making sure the law is followed. We also know that we have some shortcomings because of the speed. We have only one weighbridge and the vehicles have increased in numbers. We know that they are breaking the law by parking there and we are requesting the police to make sure that they implement the law to the letter. view
• 10 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, I beg to reply. view
• 10 May 2011 in National Assembly: Mr. Speaker, Sir, unfortunately, I do not have any copy there. The copies were sent the normal way. I do not know why he does not have it. view