{"id":172203,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/172203/?format=json","text_counter":501,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Mr. Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Hon. Members, with respect to the second issue on whether the Acting Minister for Finance consulted the Attorney-General on preparation of the Sessional Paper, I wish to state that pursuant to Section 26(2) of the Constitution of Kenya, the Attorney-General is designated as the principal legal advisor to the Government of Kenya, which - please note - includes Parliament. Given that the Cabinet is collectively responsible to the House in the execution of their functions and responsibilities, I believe and trust that the Minister and the Attorney-General consulted in the preparation and tabling of this Sessional Paper and that, indeed, the Cabinet takes responsibility collectively and individually on matters that they bring before the National Assembly."}