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    "id": 406945,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/406945/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Injendi",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 2214,
        "legal_name": "Moses Malulu Injendi",
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    "content": "Thank you, hon. Speaker, Sir. Pursuant to Standing Orders No.44(2)(c), I wish to request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding the Social Welfare Protection Fund. Hon. Speaker, Article 57(d) of the Constitution stipulates that the State shall take measures to ensure the rights of older persons of the society to receive reasonable care and assistance from the family and the State. The Government established the Social Welfare Protection Fund to cater for senior citizens. However, not all eligible senior citizens from across the country have benefited from the Fund. Hon. Speaker, in the Statement, the Chairperson should inquire into and report on:- (i) the number of senior citizens over the age of 65 years receiving Social Welfare Protection funds in each constituency and the percentages; (ii) the amount allocated for the senior citizens since inception; and (iii) the measure the Government has put in place to ensure all senior citizens receive those funds. Thank you, hon. Speaker, Sir."
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