{"id":17887,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/17887/?format=json","text_counter":507,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Eng. Gumbo","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":24,"legal_name":"Nicholas Gumbo","slug":"nicholas-gumbo"},"content":"Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the essence of that amendment was an appeal by local contractors to be given some protection. However, I have discussed with the Minister. We have just had an extensive discussion and he says that the amendment that I had proposed has serious implication. He would like to consult further in Government before we can bring it."}