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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Musuruve",
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        "legal_name": "Getrude Musuruve Inimah",
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    "content": "have agreed on. However, when it comes to implementing the resolutions of Parliament, it becomes an issue. That is the lacuna that this Bill is addressing. I thank Sen. (Dr.) Zani for thinking through this because our work should not be in vain. If a CS of any Ministry is given reports of what we have come up with, he should ensure recommendations are implemented. We are not implementers, but legislators. We make laws and we are able to deliberate on issues that should find favour in the various Government offices, especially the Executive. Madam Deputy Speaker, when it comes to giving responses, there should be an orderly way and a structure that ensures that the CSs or Ministries are working on the reports from Parliament. People have faith in Parliament to resolve their issues. I thank Sen. (Dr.) Zani because when this Bill eventually becomes law, it will ensure that whatever Parliament deliberates on, it will be followed by action. Failure to which, State officers will be answerable. According to this Bill, an officer is supposed to be assigned to deal with particular issues. If an officer is assigned and he gets a pay end month, he needs to do a good job. There is need for even the officers who are supposed to handle these issues to be committed to their work. Madam Deputy Speaker, sometimes some responses that come to the Floor of this House are like desk responses. It is like someone sat in his office and decided I will communicate this and that without giving it much attention as deserves. Sometimes people meet over a cup of coffee and decide which information to give a way of response. When it comes to issues of Parliament, it is serious business for the people of this Republic. They have elected us and they know will defend them and support them effectively because power is in their hands."
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