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    "id": 1130624,
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    "speaker_name": "Sen. Olekina",
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        "legal_name": "Ledama Olekina",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I have a lot of respect for my good friend, Sen. Linturi. I listened to his submission and although I partly agree to what he said, but if we have to reduce ourselves to performing only our role in plenary, then we would not be doing our work. Sen. Sakaja, the good Chairperson of the Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, performs almost 99 per cent off his functions and all activities of his Committee that are brought into this plenary, in his Committee. I do not see the reason why my good friend, Sen. Linturi, should say that committees are getting instructions from outside. We always have to respect, and respect is very important. In this case, let me refer Sen. Linturi, who is a good student of law, to Article 124(1) and (4) of the Constitution. It says- ‗‗(1) Each House of Parliament may establish committees, and shall make Standing Orders for the orderly conduct of its proceedings, including the proceedings of its committees. (4) When a House of Parliament considers any appointment for which its approval is required under this Constitution or an Act of Parliament–– (a) the appointment shall be considered by a committee of the relevant House.‖ Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, with all due respect, the Committee performed its work. I have no problem with us, at least, having an opportunity to go through the Report. I agree with Sen. Sakaja that all Members should be given opportunity to be able to go through it and to see the criteria which was used to arrive at the decision. That will inform our debate. Pointing out that this Committee is getting instruction from outside is not respectful. I am not supporting anybody, but I am pointing out because this is a House of record. My point of order was that on Standing Order No.100 on statements of facts, Sen. Linturi must substantiate or withdraw that Statement because he cannot come here and say committees of this House are receiving instructions from outside. We are here to represent our people. With respect we are concerned that people have not been paid from the Equalization Fund for a long time. Sen. Sakaja is also concerned that his area was left out. I support one hundred percent his request that we all see the report, but we must respect this House. Thank you."
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