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    "id": 517798,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Aden",
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        "legal_name": "Aden Bare Duale",
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    "content": "The reason why we are asking for this extension is because there are very important amendments that are being suggested to the Standing Orders, which are the rules that govern the procedures of this House. There are a number of them. We were handling the proposed amendment to Standing Order No. 176 by the Chairman of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs, and Standing Nos. 174 and 175. I must say that there are also suggestions for amendments on Standing Order Nos. 107, 108 and a number of other Standing Orders. What we thought was that because the request by hon. Chepkong’a is almost lapsing - 21 days within which the Committee is required to give a report back to the House - instead of just rushing without one report for debate on the Standing Orders, we would rather request the House for more time. This will enable us to put together all suggested amendments and bring them back as one solid amendment, that is all them together at the same time. So we are seeking that extension. We ask and pray that hon. Members grant us that opportunity, so that we can do one big comprehensive job on the Standing Orders as a Committee. I thank you, hon. Speaker."
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