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    "speaker_name": "Mr. Muturi",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Justin Bedan Njoka Muturi",
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    "content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, to conclude, one just needs to look at the Memorandum of Objects and Reasons. It is very clear. We do not really have to belabour the points. This Bill represents yet another step in the consolidation of the dignity, authority and independence of Parliament. It seeks to establish a framework calendar within which the National Assembly may regulate its own sittings for the orderly and effective discharge of its business. We have absolutely no other motive. Those are the reasons and objects of moving this Bill. I do not see why anybody would find fault in it. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am, indeed, aware that the reason why this Bill has taken so long is because there were fears that the amendments which would be moved to Section 59, Subsection 3, would have the effect of removing the powers of the President once a Motion of no confidence has been passed. This Bill has addressed those concerns. It has come up with a very clear proposition that: Let that position remain. It is just like it is in the current Constitution. In accordance with the Standing Orders of the National Assembly, within three days of the passing of that Resolution, the President resigns from his Office and Parliament shall stand dissolved on the fourth day. That is how it is in Section 59, Subsection 3 of the current Constitution. So, in my view, the concerns and fears that were there have been addressed quite sufficiently. Let me give an example. The Speaker ruled that Committees of this House should not travel outside the country as Committees when Parliament is sitting. Once we pass this Bill, it will be possible for us, as Parliament, to say: We will go on recess for one or two months in August because we know that, from 1st December to 1st February next year, we will be on prorogation. That will enable us, as rational human beings, to prioritise our work. The Committees that want to travel when Parliament is not sitting can then organise their calendars and diaries in such a manner that it becomes clearer to everybody when Parliament will not be sitting. 1156 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES June 6, 2006"
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