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    "speaker_name": "South Mugirango, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Silvanus Osoro",
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    "content": " Hon. Temporary Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44 (2) (a), I rise to give a Statement on behalf of the House Business Committee, which met on Tuesday, 30th July 2024, to prioritise business for consideration during the week of 5th to 9th August, 2024. As Members are aware, the House reviewed its Calendar and is set to proceed on a long recess next week on Friday, 9th August 2024, instead of Friday, 16th August 2024. Going by the Communication that the Deputy Speaker made this afternoon, we may have a one-day special sitting, if the Leader of Majority Party finds it fit to approve, to dispense with the business that will be pending by then. Therefore, I urge all Members and committees to conclude any urgent matters before them and ensure that there is smooth transaction of all priority business in the House before the recess begins. With regard to the business for the week starting Tuesday next week, the House is expected to consider the following Bills at various stages, some of which are listed in today’s Order Paper: 1. First Reading of the Livestock Bill, 2024; 2. Second Reading of— (a) The Division of Revenue (Amendment) Bill, 2024; (b) The Coffee Bill (Senate Bill No.10 of 2023); and, (c) The Equalisation Fund (Administration) Bill, (Senate Bill No.14 of 2023). Additionally, debate will also be undertaken on the following Motions, should they not be concluded today: 1. Report on the consideration of nominees to four committees of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund. 2. Report on consideration of the audited accounts of specified State corporations. 3. Report on enhancing reporting of parliamentary business on online platforms. 4. Report on the inspection visit to the semi-autonomous institutions of the East African Community in Uganda. 5. Report on the implementation status of reports on petitions and resolutions passed by the House. 6. Report on the alleged unfair trade practices by foreign investors in Kenya. 7. Second Report on employment diversity audit in public institutions. 8. Report on consideration of a public petition on funds spent contrary to the provisions of Article 223 of the Constitution. 9. Report on the extra-ordinary session of the Sixth Pan-African Parliament (PAP). In conclusion, the House Business Committee will reconvene on Tuesday, 6th August 2024, and it is at that point that the discussion on the special sitting will take place. That is when the House Business Committee will schedule business for the rest of that week. I now wish to lay this Statement on the Table of the House."
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