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    "id": 321481,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Ruto",
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    "content": "On a point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir. According to me, it is not a question of support or opposition to this Bill. I had risen on a point of order to bring to the attention of the Chair the provisions of Standing Order No.35(2) which say:- “The Order Paper shall be placed in each Member’s pigeon hole, at least twelve hours before the House meets, but a supplementary Order Paper shall be made available at least one hour before the House meets.” This is a clear provision and there is no discretion on the part of the Speaker because Standing Order No.1 says:- “(1) In all cases where matters are not expressly provided for---” That is the only time that you are given that discretion but on matters that are clearly or expressly provided for, I do not see a situation where the Speaker will use Standing Order No.1 to overrule procedures that exist. What I was calling upon is the respect for the Standing Orders, unless your wisdom is such that---"
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