{"id":170618,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/170618/?format=json","text_counter":530,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Mr. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"The role and mandate of Departmental Committees, among other things, is to assist the House make informed decisions by providing researched and analysed findings on matters referred to them. In accordance with the Standing Orders, the Departmental Committees, investigate, inquire into and report on matters relating to the mandate, management, activities and operation of the various Ministries and departments under their charge."}