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"content": "Order! The Chair is clearly convinced that the issues that are here are issues of communication and the need to respect certain parliamentary institutions. Note that I want to agree that indeed what the Minister is saying makes a lot of sense but nonetheless, I would hesitate to use Standing Order No.47 which was quoted by hon. Imanyara and, therefore, call for commitment of public funds for which no provision is made in the Annual Estimates as adopted by the National Assembly. I do not think there is any close supervision. Standing Order No.47 (3) states:- “If the Speaker is of the opinion that any proposed Motion – (a) is one which infringes, or the debate on which is likely to infringe, any of these Standing Orders; or (b) is contrary to the Constitution, without expressly proposing appropriate amendment of the Constitution; or (c) is too long; or (d) is framed in terms which are inconsistent with the dignity of the House; or, (e) contains or implies allegations which the Speaker is not satisfied that the Mover can substantiate; or (f) calls for the commitment of public funds for which no provision is made in the Annual Estimates as adopted by the National Assembly; the"
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