Abdi Omar Shurie

All parliamentary appearances

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• 14 Sep 2023 in National Assembly: Yes, Hon. Speaker. view
• 14 Sep 2023 in National Assembly: Sorry. I was informed that this was to be moved by the Leader of the Majority Party. That is why I was not ready. view
• 14 Sep 2023 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Public Debt and Privatisation Committee on its consideration of Senate amendments to the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 16 of 2023). I beg to lay. view
• 14 Sep 2023 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I seek to second the Motion by the Leader of the Majority Party. I would also like to appreciate the Members of the Public Debt and Privatisation Committee for their commitment and ensuring that this Report was tabled on time. In consideration of the Bill, the Committee noted and appreciated the important role that the two Houses of Parliament play in legislation, at times acting in unison. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 14 Sep 2023 in National Assembly: However, there are limits as per Article 93(2) of the Constitution. We must appreciate that both Houses have different mandates. The Committee noted that the primary amendments by the Senate will degrade the functions of the National Assembly, especially when both Houses consider, and most importantly, pass resolutions relating to National Government borrowing. The Committee observed that the oversight role on the national Government’s borrowings and matters of public financial management is the preserve of the National Assembly as per Article 95 of the Constitution. Therefore, any reporting requirements proposed in the Bill for the National Government to comply with ... view
• 29 Jun 2023 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I beg to lay the following Paper on the Table: Report of the Public Debt and Privatization Committee on its consideration of the Consolidated Fund Service Expenditures under the Financial Year 2022/2023 Supplementary Budget Estimates II . I thank you, Hon. Speaker. view
• 29 Jun 2023 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I beg to give notice of the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Public Debt and Privatisation Committee on its consideration of the Consolidated Fund Service Expenditures under the Financial Year 2022/2023 Supplementary Budget Estimates II, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 29th June 2023. view
• 27 Jun 2023 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. I support the amendment. We have asked the National Treasury to lower the debt capacity of this country from the 64 per cent it is currently holding. We have given the Government five years to bring it back to 55 per cent, which is the level that we feel our economy can carry. This is a good amendment and I support it. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. view
• 27 Jun 2023 in National Assembly: Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. I support the amendment. We have asked the National Treasury to lower the debt capacity of this country from the 64 per cent it is currently holding. We have given the Government five years to bring it back to 55 per cent, which is the level that we feel our economy can carry. This is a good amendment and I support it. Thank you, Hon. Temporary Chairlady. view
• 14 Mar 2023 in National Assembly: Hon. Speaker, I beg to move the following Motion: THAT, this House adopts the Report of the Public Debt and Privatisation Committee on its consideration of the 2023 Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy, laid on the Table of the House on Thursday, 9th March 2023 and, pursuant to the provisions of Section 15(4) of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012 and Standing Order 232A (7) and (8)— (a) approves the 2023 Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy; and, (b) makes the Policy and Financial Resolutions contained in the Schedule to the Order Paper. view