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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Affey",
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        "legal_name": "Mohammed Abdi Affey",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I stand to support the Motion. As I support this Motion, I want to tell the Leader of Government Business, the Deputy Leader of Government Business and the Chief Whips that when they are planning to bring these names before the House, that they consider the membership of the House wholesome. They should establish those Members of Parliament who have no opportunity to serve in these committees, so that once they bring it here, it is inclusive of everybody. I know for sure that the Member for Kamukunji has no possibility of serving any of these committees. I am sure if he were in the House today, this is a matter that he would have raised. So, it is important that they review the manner in which these names are arrived at, particularly the names that come from the Clerk’s office and establish those hon. Members that have no possibility of serving these committees. I want to ask the Leader of Government Business to ensure that next time he brings a Motion like this the Member for Kamukunji is given an opportunity to serve in a committee that he would apply his qualifications and experience. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the other committee that is lacking which we have discussed in this House many times is the Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs. I was assuming that by now the Leader of Government Business would have resolved this matter. This is a very important Committee, but it is not functional. If you have to reconstitute the Committee, bring the names here because they are the property of this House. We will debate them and pass them. With those few remarks, I reluctantly support."
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