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    "content": "Bill here as soon as possible. I have no doubt that when that happens, a lot of the concerns that have been raised by those communities and others will be addressed in that forum. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, may I also say that my Committee will continue with the work of oversighting the National Land Commission. This honourable House should rest assured that we will not relent in that task. Indeed, we will somehow make sure that the National Land Commission gets a copy of the HANSARD, of the deliberations of the House today, so that as they start their work, they will be aware of what the hon. Members have said and their concerns. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there was the issue of the nine persons that we are recommending today. I know that hon. Shebesh was of the view that I should make a comment. Indeed, as others have said, there were applications - I think about 400 - which were put in the print media. Eventually, 16 people made it to the shortlist. Those names were taken to the Principals and they picked eight members, plus the chairperson. We had nothing to do with that process. What we were given were nine names. So, for us to be asked to comment on the process prior to that, it may not be easy. Indeed, it is the responsibility of the panel to a large extent. I think that one of the Committees of the House needs to maybe summon the panels that are involved in interviewing members of these Commissions, to just explain the process and make sure that we have a sense of balance. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, as I close, I want to thank, again, the hon. Members and especially the Minister for Lands. We have worked very closely in this and many other respects and I have no doubt that when the Community Land Bill is in place, I think, like I said, it will go a very long way in solving some of the outstanding problems in the lands sector. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I beg to move."
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