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    "content": "(b) not exceed in total one-half of the amount included in the estimates of expenditure for that year that have been tabled in the National Assembly”. Hon. Members, whatever the reason, this argument is enhanced by the comparative practice in most jurisdictions where every effort is made to avoid a scenario that results in the shutdown of Government and, therefore, denial of the citizens of their constitutional right to services. Hon. Members, for all these reasons, I feel that I am guided once again by the constitution and, as I indicated, the precedent set out in the ruling of the Speaker on June 7th 2011. I, therefore, find that from the stand point of Parliament, the position that it is a requirement for a published Appropriation Bill as a condition precedent to the mentioned Vote on Account cannot be presumed on that basis. And considering the totality of the current prevailing circumstances, the Minister for Finance shall be permitted to give notice and to prosecute a Motion for Vote on Account. Thank you, Hon. Members."
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