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    "id": 347188,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Githae",
    "speaker_title": "The Minister for Finance",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 159,
        "legal_name": "Robinson Njeru Githae",
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    "content": " Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, I wish to report on the conclusion of our discussions with Members of the Budget Committee on Order Nos.12 and 13; The Division of Revenue Bill (Bill No.88 of 2012) and The County Allocation of Revenue Bill (Bill No.89 of 2012). Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, these Bills were really for the next Financial Year. The Treasury was only trying to be efficient to do as much work as possible to assist the incoming Government and Parliament. That is why even for the BPS, which was not due in 15th February, we did it in December. It was in this spirit that we were doing it. But since then, the Members of the Committee feel that as of today the audited accounts that we have are for 2010/2011. Those are the audit accounts that we have been using as a basis for revenue allocation. The hon. Members feel that if it proceeds then counties may be shortchanged. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, there is also the other issue of the fact that before the Supplementary Estimates are tabled in this House, they are based on the Budget Policy Statement, which I tabled I think three weeks ago. But, again, the Committee has said that it does not have the time now to go round the country seeking the views of members, because that is a requirement that they must go round and seek the views of stakeholders. The Committee has said that in view of the short time remaining of the Parliament term, they will not have the time. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, in view of that, we have agreed that we defer The Division of Revenue Bill (Bill No.88 of 2012) and The County Allocation of Revenue Bill (Bill No.89 of 2012) to the next Parliament. But in the meantime, Treasury will continue with budgetary provisions under administrative instructions and so will be the county treasuries. They will continue preparing their plans and budgets awaiting the elections of county assemblies. The National Assembly and Senate will be awaiting the election of Members of Parliament and Members of the Senate. Madam Temporary Deputy Speaker, that was the conclusion of our discussions."
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