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    "id": 440312,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Mulu",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Benson Makali Mulu",
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    "content": "Thank you, hon. Speaker. I rise on a point of order and this relates to Article 153 of the Constitution. I must confess that I am not a lawyer, but since most of us are also not lawyers, I think I would want your guidance and direction on this Article153(3) which reads: “A Cabinet Secretary shall attend before a committee of the National Assembly, or the Senate, when required by the committee, and answer any question concerning a matter for which the Cabinet Secretary is responsible.” Reading through this Report, I have realized that certain references are being made such as, “the speaker will be able to guide the House.” I was wondering, if a Cabinet Secretary is addressing this House, will it be a committee or it might mean that the House has convened? I was wondering whether that would not cause a bit of constitutional issues. I wanted your guidance because I am sure you are on top of these matters, so that even as we debate as a House, those of us who are not lawyers do not go against the Constitution. Thank you."
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