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    "id": 1344998,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. David Ochieng’",
    "speaker_title": "The Temporary Chairman",
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    "content": "There is another New Clause 53A proposed by Hon. Nabii Nabwera, Member for Lugari. THAT, the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clause immediately after Clause 53— 53A. (1) There shall be a Sugarcane Pricing Committee (hereinafter Sugarcane Pricing referred to as “the Committee”). Committee. (2) The Committee shall comprise of― (a) a nominee of the Board; (b) one person nominated by the sugar manufacturers’ apex body; (c) two persons nominated by the sugar growers’ apex body; (d) the Principal Secretary responsible for matters related to agriculture or a representative appointed in writing; (e) the Principal Secretary responsible for finance or a representative appointed in writing; (f) two representatives from county government nominated by the Council of Governors; and (g) a nominee of the Sugar Research and Training Institute. (3) The main objectives of the Committee shall be to― (a) review sugarcane prices in consultation with the Sugar Research and Training Institute; (b) provide a mechanism that remunerates farmers for other products delivered from the processing of cane; (c) ensure adherence to negotiated cane pricing formula; (d) transition to payment based on quality; and (e) enforcement of contracts between farmers and millers. 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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