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    "content": "want to agree with what hon. Midiwo said that we as a House look through these Standing Orders and see which provisions in the Standing Orders inhibit debate as hon. Kaluma said, so that when I look at him he does not get scared. I want him to feel comfortable just like hon. John Mbadi feels comfortable, whether I look at him whichever way. It is important that you look at these Standing Orders and make suggestions. We would like to make the operations of the House and conduct of business be as smooth as possible. It is never the intention that Standing Orders make it impossible for Members to play their roles as provided for in the Constitution. Please, I want to appeal to all of us that we each take some time to look at these Standing Orders now that we have been here since April. Those who care to participate in business of the House will have come across what they may think perhaps inhibits them in the due execution of their roles as Members of Parliament; legislating, representing and oversight so that we come up with rules that make it possible for each of us to play their roles with minimum hindrances. Even as we debate this particular proposal for these amendments which are meant purely to help Members’ Bills or legislative proposals which are in the process, not to lapse, as was provided for in these Standing Orders, I am sure hon. John Mbadi will recall that in the previous Standing Orders, that provision had been removed. As we come to the tail end of the year, it is only fair that we do not frustrate the efforts by Members and committees. It would be most undesirable situation. So, this is meant merely to save. This is first aid but I think in a more holistic way we need to really look through all of them and let us all come up with proposals. If you want a workshop, it will be fine. This will be important so that we know how the Speaker looks at people and how much power the Speaker should exercise. These are all very useful proposals and suggestions. So, that we conduct business in utmost ease and decorum as I had earlier one stated."
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