MP presents 3 proposals to improve life standard
‘Pay accident victims in 2 weeks’
KUWAIT CITY, July 7: MP Thamer AlSuweit has presented three proposals – transform Amghara scrapyard into a public garden, develop walking paths throughout the country, and ensure that compensation for victims of traffic accidents are paid not later than 15 days, reports Al-Anba daily.
In his first proposal, AlSuweit said Saad Al-Abdullah is one of the major residential areas in the country as it consists of about 5,900 housing units distributed in 11 blocks in addition to several government and other facilities. However, this major residential area lacks recreational facilities although it is relatively new, as the recreational aspect was neglected during the design phase, he added.
He then urged the concerned authorities to utilize the old scrapyard in Amghara, which is close to Saad Al-Abdullah, for the construction of recreational facilities such as gardens.
On the development of walking paths, Al-Suweit said Kuwait is one of the countries with very high obesity and diabetes rates as per the reports of international health organizations due to the prevalence of unhealthy practices in the society.
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He attributed this to the lack of awareness on the importance of exercise and sports activities, indicating this is happening despite several items in the Constitution on the government’s responsibility to protect the health of citizens.
He argued the government does not take responsibility in this regard and leaves it in the hands of cooperative societies; some of which exert efforts as per their capabilities, whereas many others fail to perform this role.
He proposed mandating a government institution to focus on developing walking paths to encourage citizens to include walking in their exercise routine and raise awareness on the importance of an active lifestyle by engaging in sports in addition to walking.
On traffic accidents, AlSuweit asserted the Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Traffic Department is keen on holding motorists accountable for failure to renew their car insurances and licenses; but when it comes to compensating victims of traffic accidents, the procedure takes several years.
He proposed that if the victim is compensated through an insurance company, the insurer should pay compensation not later than 15 days after receiving clearance from the concerned traffic department.
He explained the aim of this proposal is to end the practice of insurers which delay payment of compensation because it negatively affects those who are entitled to compensation, asserting the insurers receive payment on time so they are supposed to reciprocate when granting compensation to victims of traffic accidents.