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    "id": 288367,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/288367/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Prof. Muigai",
    "speaker_title": "The Attorney-General",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Githu Muigai",
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    "content": " Mr. Speaker, Sir, I would seek your guidance here. There are two issues – and I think Dr. Khalwale did well to mention that he was not here during previous debates – about the constitutionality, propriety or legality of sections of the Bill; then there are also issues of merit as to whether the section ought to pass or not. I want to suggest, with respect, that the latter must await the debate of the Bill. Dr. Khalwale and other hon. Members may say that what has been proposed here is not a good idea, and then the majority will carry it. What we sought to do with the short presentation I made was to address the question of constitutionality that has stopped the discussion of the entire Bill. This goes to the question of whether or not with a Salaries and Remuneration Commission in place, this House still has the authority to make recommendations as to wages and emoluments without reference to it. We have conceded that it is such a constitutionally significant question that for the time being, we continue to dialogue about it. Mr. Speaker, Sir, if you could guide us please."
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