{"id":1139720,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1139720/?format=json","text_counter":30,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Hon. Members, as you transact the important business before the House during the Special Sittings, I urge all Members of this august House to conduct themselves with patience and decorum. You will also agree with me that legislative business is largely about genuine debate and persuasion. At the end of it all, as indeed guided by the whole parliamentary dictum in a democracy, the minority will have their say and the majority will always have their way. It is unacceptable for either side to apply unfair means to deny the other from fulfilling their part. In this regard, even though you may disagree with one another, as in the case of defeat or win by any side on any vote or decision, it is important to keep in mind that we are all state officers and people’s representatives who ought to conduct themselves with the highest standards and decorum. The House is accordingly guided. Hon. Members, debate on the first business was concluded in Second Reading. I confirm that I have participated in the consultations that resulted in the very limited contributions by Movers of amendments to merely explain the purpose of their proposed amendments. I urge that we have one or two Members seconding or disagreeing before putting the matter to vote."}