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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Omulele",
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    "content": "Yes, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker. Thank you, for that information from the hon. senior Member and the Mover of this Bill. I was saying that, probably, what we need to do is to robustly set out the institute, so that training can become more pronounced and Members can learn more from this institute. Probably, that is the direction we should take. I have heard Members submit that we need to set up stipends for former Members to live decently. The question then that comes to mind is: If we, Members of Parliament, being the cream of society and knowledgeable in matters of the State and personal management, cannot manage ourselves, what will happen to the people whom we serve? We are saying that after we come to Parliament, knowing very well that we shall serve for a definite period of time, which is basically a contract, we now need to provide a nanny for ourselves after we leave Parliament. What will happen to those people whom we lead, who do not have an opportunity to set terms for themselves? We will bypass our master, if we are going to set up this stipend. Will we pass the constitutional requirement on discrimination? These are the questions that we must ask ourselves. As much as I support the formation of the society for both current and former Members, we need to address these questions. I support."
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