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    "id": 362519,
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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Ababu",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Ababu Tawfiq Pius Namwamba",
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    "content": "Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, thank you for the point of order. I am a bit concerned about whether we are setting a precedent in debate here! First of all, there is nothing in the Standing Orders that precludes a member of a committee from contributing, or enjoying equal rights to contribute to a debate on a report originating from the committee where the member serves. There is no requirement in the Standing Orders that unless you dissented in committee you cannot oppose a report. There is nothing in the Standing Orders to that effect. So, I am just concerned that we may be setting a very dangerous precedent; it may require some guidance from the Chair as to whether it is, indeed, the rule that unless you dissent in committee you cannot oppose the report originating from the committee on which you sit. Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, really this is a House of debate. It is a House of debate and we must not be seen, including the Chair itself, to constrict the right of hon. Members to debate for any reason, other than the reasons that are specifically indicated in the Standing Orders. Whereas I agree with you entirely that there is need for discipline, at the same time the Chair must not be seen to gag hon. Members on a basis that is not provided for in the Standing Orders either expressly or impliedly."
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