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    "content": "COMMITTEE HEARINGS ON ARTUR BROTHERS SUBJECT TO STANDING ORDER NO.161 Last week, I undertook to make a communication regarding a matter of public hearing of the proceedings of the Administration of Justice and Legal Affairs Committee, raised by hon. Muite, MP and Chairman of the Committee. The Chairman had claimed that a Motion seeking public hearings of the Committee proceedings had been approved by the Speaker and forwarded to the House Business Committee for allocation of time for consideration. He expressed concern that the House Business Committee had not slotted the Motion for debate by the House. Hon. Members, you are aware that I sought clarification from the Leader of Government Business, as the Chairman of the House Business Committee. The Hon. Deputy Leader of Government Business made a statement on the matter on Thursday, 12th October, 2006 and reaffirmed the position of the House Business Committee. As provided for by Standing Order Nos.42 and 43, the responsibility of approving Motions falls on the Chair, a duty he ensures is discharged expeditiously, without fear or favour. The business of allocating time for the consideration of such business is squarely the responsibility of the House Business Committee. Therefore, the Chair has discharged its responsibility in this matter. My advice to the Committee is that it continues to perform its duties in accordance to the Standing Orders, until such time that Standing Orders No.161 on Publication of Evidence is reviewed. Thank you."
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