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    "content": "The Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs met on Thursday, 28th April, 2011 to address the same matter under the chairmanship of the Deputy Speaker. Again, no resolutions were made at that meeting. On Tuesday, 3rd May, 2011, Mr. Speaker made a Communication from the Chair directing that the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs conducts a meeting on Thursday, 5th May, 2011 at 11.00 a.m. to finalize the matter in accordance with the provisions of the Standing Order No.175 and report the outcome of the meeting to the Liaison Committee. The meeting under the Chairmanship of the Vice-Chairperson was attended by six Members of the Committee. That meeting resolved that it had no confidence in the Chairperson of the Committee. The meeting further resolved that this resolution be forwarded to the Liaison Committee as provided for under the provisions of the Standing Order No.175(1) for action. Another meeting of the Committee under the Chairmanship of the Leader of Government Business and attended by the two joint whips was held on Wednesday, 10th August, 2011. I want to say that this was as a result of the concern that all of us, as Members of the HBC, had. There was a serious stalemate to the level of this very important House Committee. That meeting resolved that the Committee meet again on 16th August, 2011 to elect a Chairperson. However, this meeting scheduled for 16th August, 2011 at 11.00 a.m. to elect a Chairperson did not take off due to lack of quorum. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, the House Committee has, on more than one occasion, deliberated on the matter with a view to ensuring that the operations of the Committee are expedited. On Tuesday, 30th August, 2011 the HBC discussed the issue yet again and considered all the factors relating to this Committee and resolved to revisit the issue for a final decision on Tuesday, 6th September, 2011, which is next Tuesday. Thank you!"
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