{"id":1481052,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1481052/?format=json","text_counter":48,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Mumma","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Welcome to the Senate, Prime Cabinet Secretary. My question to you is whether we have a national policy guiding the ratio of appointment of ambassadors between politically appointed and career diplomatic ambassadors. My question is premised on the fact that international diplomatic relations is a very serious issue, and sometimes, we see more politically appointed ambassadors than career diplomats. So, we want to know whether we have a policy that guides on the ratio. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."}