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    "content": "Hon. Members, as you may be aware, each financial year, the Cabinet Secretary responsible for matters of finance is required to make a public pronouncement of budget highlights and revenue raising measures for the national Government pursuant to Section 40 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 2012, the National Assembly Standing Order No.244C and in line with timelines provided under Article 221 of the Constitution. For clarity, Hon. Members, according to the obtaining sequence in the budget making cycle, it is ordinarily expected that public pronouncement of budget highlights and revenue raising measures for the national Government would be preceded by submission of the Budget Estimates for the national Government, which must be done not later than 30th April each year. As you are aware, the Estimates have not yet been submitted for the House to take the next steps in the budget cycle. Hon. Members, you will observe that the budget process for the Financial Year 2022/2023 is happening under extraordinary circumstances that are only unique to an election year. These unique circumstances not only call for flexibility, but also necessitates adjustments to facilitate conclusion of the budget processes before the House stands adjourned sine die ahead of the General Elections slated on 9th August this year. Indeed, this is not the first time the National Assembly is The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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