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    "id": 1062130,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Chebeni",
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        "legal_name": "Mercy Chebeni",
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    "content": "Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker. I also rise to support the Motion as amended to alter our calendar. It is a very important Motion given the situation we are in. The third wave is not very pleasing and we need to take necessary precautions. As a House, we have a duty to represent and undertake our oversight mandate. As we are all aware, majority of our work is done through Committees. I am glad that we are able to continue with our virtual meetings for oversight reasons. As you are aware, many Bills are still pending at the Committee Stage. Therefore, it is very important that Committees undertake this critical mandate and ensure they are passed. Madam Temporary Speaker, we have heard testimonies from our fellow Senators who have gone through the COVID-19. It is only wise that we, therefore, adjourn so that we do not spread it among ourselves and our constituents. I think all of us should support this Motion. I am seated next to Sen. Kasanga and she was just telling me that the Auditor General’s Report on COVID-19 funds was tabled here. The mandate was given to the Committee on Health to take a look at it and provide a report to this House. It is very important that the Committee on Health takes these matters seriously. We need to know how the funds were utilized. Madam Temporary Speaker, we need to understand where the funds went. How many Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds are there? How is oxygen availed at our hospitals? It is important that the Committee sits to look into the Report of the Auditor General and give this House a better report on how the funds were utilized. I support this Motion."
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