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    "content": "Although we have implemented most of the Standing Orders, you will agree with me that we have not made much progress with respect to Committee operations. This is because the existing Committees had to be given time to conclude all the matters under consideration and table their reports. Members of Parliament also needed time to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the new Standing Orders before the formation of the new Committees. Having taken hon. Members through both procedural and Committee provisions in the new Standing Orders, through a series of workshops, I feel that we need to form the new Select Committees, so that the Standing Orders can be implemented fully. I, therefore, direct that the Party Whips should forward the list of all hon. Members who have been nominated for Membership in Select Committees, to the House Business Committee for onward transmission to the House. The names should be ready for approval by the House on Thursday, 4th June, 2009. On that date, upon approval of the Membership of Committees by the House, all existing Committees except the ad hoc Committees and those whose lives length is determined by enabling Acts of Parliament, shall stand dissolved. In the appointment of Committee Members, the provisions of Standing Order Nos.159, 160 and 161 must be strictly adhered to. Please, note that all Committee proceedings shall be open to the public, except where the Committee decides otherwise, and when a Committee is considering its recommendations. This is provided for under Standing Order No.180. Rules for public access to Committee sittings and guidelines for public hearings have been finalized and they will be placed in the Parliamentary Website for the public to take note. They will also be distributed to all hon. Members. After the formation of the Select Committees, all Committee Members must ensure that they adhere to all the Standing Orders that affect Committee operations. Thank you."
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