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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise on behalf of the Chairperson, pursuant to Standing Order No.56 (1) (b) to make a statement on the activities of the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations for the period commencing 1st January to 19th April, 2024. Mr. Speaker Sir, during the period under review, the committee held a total of 10 sittings, considered one legislative proposal, two Bills, 13 Statements and four Petitions. In respect to legislative proposals, the committee is currently considering the Protection of Critical Infrastructure Bill, 2024, sponsored by Sen. Allan Chesang, MP. The Bill seeks to establish a robust institutional mechanism for the identification, designation and securing of vital assets that are essential for the country’s social and economic stability, national defence and public safety. In respect to Bills, the committee is considering the following: (a) The Fire and Rescue Professionals Bill, 2023, (Senate Bills No.55 of 2023) sponsored by Sen. Mohamed Sheikh Abass, MP; and, (b)The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) (Amendment) Bill, 2024, (Senate Bills No.1 of 2024) sponsored by Sen. Kathuri Murungi, MGH, MP. The Committee has received submissions from the public on the two Bills and is in the process of finalising the proposed amendments and its report on the Fire and Rescue Services Professionals Bill, 2023. With regard to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the committee is scheduled to hold a stakeholders forum and county visits to receive further submissions including, expert opinions on the Bill. Mr. Speaker, Sir, with respect to statements before the committee, a total of 13 statements were sought from the committee during the period under review, as annexed to this statement. Out of these, the committee has received a total of four responses to the statements sought, which were shared with the respective Senators and awaits responses to six statements from the relevant Ministries. The committee is also following up on eight pending responses to statements sought during the Second Session. With respect to Petitions, the committee is currently considering the following Petitions-"
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