{"id":1091014,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1091014/?format=json","text_counter":1227,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Sakaja","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":13131,"legal_name":"Johnson Arthur Sakaja","slug":"johnson-arthur-sakaja"},"content":"Madam Temporary Speaker, there are also other provisions including one that says a supplier shall not waive the interest and it shall be included on the amount due. Again, the interest shall not be used as an excuse. Clause 5(1) says- “Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4, a procuring entity shall ensure that priority is given to the payment of any outstanding debts for the supply of goods and services to the procuring entity. ”"}