Opposition Member of Parliament Dawn Hastings last week called on the government to extend projects started by the former coalition government so as to benefit the people of the hinterland communities.
Hastings during her contribution to the budget said that as a responsible government which claims to be for the people, the PPP/C should take a page from the former coalition government when establishing and performing duties that affect the peoples living in the hinterland communities.
Starting off by addressing the reversal of VAT on electricity and water, Hastings suggested that the pensioners living in hinterland communities be given something additional to their pension since the tax reversal may not benefit these persons. She explained that for many living in those communities, water supply is taken from the rivers and springs nearby.
