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    "id": 1021737,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1021737/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Lusaka",
    "speaker_title": "The Speaker",
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    "content": " Order, Members. Hon. Senators, I take this opportunity to welcome you back to part four of the Fourth Session. This part will run from 8th September, 2020 to 22nd October 2020 pursuant to the Senate Calendar. It is my hope that you have all kept well and safe during the three-week recess, reconnected with your constituents, families and friends and that you are ready for the Business of the Senate. Hon. Senators, I urge that we redouble our efforts to enable us to consider and conclude business that is before us, including Bills, Motions, Petitions and Statements critical among them being the determination of the Third Basis for revenue allocation among the county governments. As you recall, during the Special Sitting on Monday, 17th August 2020, the House constituted an informal Committee to try to develop consensus on the issue of the formula. The informal Committee has been updating the Senate leadership on a regular basis including the Senate Business Committee. The Committee was informed that consultations were ongoing and the prospects of achieving a win-win position are very promising. Consequently, following the Senate Business Committee meeting this morning, the Committee agreed as follows - (a) That a consultative meeting to be held between the informal Committee and the Senate Leadership on Thursday, 10th September 2020. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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