Entry Instance

HTTP 200 OK
Allow: GET, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD, OPTIONS
Content-Type: application/json
Vary: Accept

{
    "id": 1438643,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1438643/?format=api",
    "text_counter": 131,
    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
    "speaker_title": "",
    "speaker": null,
    "content": "Hon. Members, pursuant to the provisions of Section 40 of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012 and Standing Orders 25A(a) and 244C, I will now interrupt the business of the House to allow the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning to make a public pronouncement on the budget highlights and revenue raising measures for the national Government for the Financial Year 2024/2025 and the Medium-Term. In accordance with the Standing Orders, I have also designated a suitable place in the chamber for the purpose. Hon. Members, as I invite the Cabinet Secretary, I hasten to remind the House of the nature of today’s event. First, the House will not make any decision on the pronouncement by the Cabinet Secretary. This is largely a ceremonial event. Members may wish to note that the House is still in the supply period which commences with the consideration of the Budget Estimates and concludes with the enactment of an Appropriation Act. At present, the House has only considered and approved the Budget Estimates for the Financial Year 2024/2025. As you are aware, the Appropriation Bill 2024 and the Finance Bill 2024, that is the ways and means proposed to support the appropriations made by the House, will be considered at a later stage."
}