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    "id": 422059,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Ethuro",
    "speaker_title": "The Speaker",
    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Ekwee David Ethuro",
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    "content": "Order, hon. Senators! This is not a debate, I have already allowed a lot of time on this. I am convinced that this matter may be beyond one committee. Under those circumstances, the Majority Leader in his umpire role – in fact, the last time he used the word “ de facto” Prime Minister. I am surprised today he has decided to agree with me when last time he was not completely agreeable. But it is true what Sen. Murkomen is saying, that the Standing Orders are very clear that we seek responses to statements from the chairpersons of committees. The Standing Orders also allow joint committees to sit on a matter beyond just one committee or which is affecting more committees. But in a matter of this nature, given that the Sessional Committee on Devolved Government is not also operational – you know the business of the House cannot stop, it must always proceed – I feel strongly persuaded that the Majority Leader can give us a response on Tuesday as requested. I also admit that there are weighty issues which Members have raised and they will require more interventions than the time given. But there are also issues which are quite urgent which need to be disposed of. If we are going to wait for the time for committees to start inviting people, it might take longer to deal with the other issues. I am sure the Majority Leader in his wisdom will engage the committee chairs, agree on the issues that are urgent, like the ones raised by Sen. Wako and then you will also agree on the issues that might require more interventions, even at a time when the Sessional Committee on Devolved Government is in place. So, we expect responses along those lines."
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