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"content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also wish to oppose this Procedural Motion in the strongest terms. This is the second time the Government side is pleading with the House to grant them their wish. The first time we were so generous and we did it. What did the Government do? They even failed to do the basic thing, namely mobilizing their Members and we had to adjourn because of lack of quorum. What assurance is the Minister going to give us that if we allow them the time now they will be able to sustain the numbers? In any case, they are paid to do so. Secondly, this is the only day in the weekly programme that is dedicated to Private Members’ Motions. I have the weekly programme which shows all the Motions for Wednesday, including mine on the effects of climate change, and it has been on the Order Paper for eternity. Every time it is deferred because the Government cannot organize its own time when it has priority, according to Standing Order No.38. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, finally, we are not arguing about the content of the President’s Address. We are talking about allocating time and giving each one of us their rightful share. In fact, if this House continues allowing the Executive to take our time, we will be defeating the whole purpose for separating the institution of Parliament from the Executive. This is a fundamental point and whoever is saying “ tosha ” can go to hell! I oppose."
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