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    "id": 1516922,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Nandi County, UDA",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Cynthia Muge",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I rise to second the Motion on Limitation of Debate on Individual Members' Bills. Since it appeared on the Order Paper, I have been keen enough to ask the Deputy Leader of the Majority Party why there is a huge difference between the Bills sponsored by the Government and the individual Motions and Bills. This is where efficiency in terms of the use of time will be measured, especially on the Bills sponsored by Members. I support this because it will ensure that the short period given for the prosecution of Private Members' Bills is utilised and shared equally so that we can move more Motions and Bills sponsored by private Members. This is a very progressive provision. Frankly speaking, three hours is adequate for someone who knows what they want, the intention and has their thoughts together to move their Motion. I have seen the ultimate importance of the leadership of the House. It is interesting that the Leaders of the Majority and Minority Parties and the Committee Chairpersons still get more time than anyone else, even in Private Members' sponsored Bills. When I grow older, I must ensure that I am also a Leader of the Majority Party or a Committee Chairperson to enjoy the ultimate importance of those particular positions. I support this Motion. I ask the Hon. Members to support it so we can have adequate time and share the little time available to move Private Members' Bills in this House. I second."
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