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"content": "Hon. Members, I wish to introduce to you, and to welcome this afternoon, a distinguished guest, Sir Michael Lord, who is seated in the Speaker's Row. Sir Michael Lord is a Deputy Speaker in the United Kingdom, House of Commons, and is on an official visit as a guest of the National Assembly of Kenya. He is here to meet and exchange experiences with colleagues on the development taking place in our respective countries. He is accompanied by Mr. Andrew Kinon, who is a Principal Clerk. On behalf of the entire House and on my own behalf, I would like to wish them a fruitful and enjoyable stay in Kenya. THE PRESIDENT'S MEMORANDUM ON THE STATUTE LAW (MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS) BILL Hon. Members, you will recall that on 13th September, 2007, this House passed the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendment) Bill, 2007. Thereafter, upon presentation of the Bill to His Excellency the President for his assent, the President, pursuant to Section 46(iii) of the Constitution, refused to assent to the Bill. In accordance with Section 46(iv) of the Constitution, His Excellency the President has submitted to me a Memorandum indicating the specific provisions of the Bill, which in his opinion, should be reconsidered by this House, including his recommendations for amendments. The President's recommendations relate to amendments passed by this House to the Anti- Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, Act. No.3 of 2003; The Public Officer Ethics Act, 2003, Act No.4 of 2003, and the National Assembly and Presidential Elections Act, Cap. No.7. Hon. Members, I have ordered the copies of the President's Memorandum to be availed to all the hon. Members and that the consideration of the Memorandum on Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2007, by the Committee of the Whole House, be placed on the Order Paper on Wednesday, 3rd October, 2007, during the afternoon sitting. Hon. Members, may I remind you, that in terms of Section 46(v) of the Constitution, this House shall be required to consider the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2007, 4238 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES October 2, 2007 taking into account the comments of the President and to either; (a) approve the recommendations proposed by the President with or without amendments and resubmit the Bill to the President for assent or (b), refuse to accept the recommendations and approve the Bill in its original form by resolution in that behalf, supported by the votes of not less than 65 per cent of all the hon. Members of the National Assembly, excluding ex-officio hon. Members. I urge the hon. Members to carefully consider the Memorandum and be ready for the Committee of the Whole House on Wednesday, 3rd October, 2007, in the afternoon., Thank you."
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