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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "Now we will be engaging in a workshop discussion, because that is a matter of trying to educate a Member who is having difficulties understanding the Standing Orders. There is nothing that is contradictory. Standing Order 107 is used if the Speaker, or the chairperson, decides to act in the manner that is indicated. Standing Order108 provides that any Member may at any time, including now--- The Standing Orders are actually progressive. I think there was merit in making a provision for regular reviews of the Standing Orders; in the past, they would be reviewed at the tail-end of a term of Parliament. So, Standing Order 107 is distinct from Standing Order 108, because Standing Order 108 provides that you, as a Member of Parliament, are at liberty to do so at any time. Standing Order 107 is for when the Speaker can exercise the option of naming. So, if the Speaker chooses not to exercise that discretion it is left to you, hon. Members, to exercise the option under Standing Order 108. So, there is nothing that is contradictory. Hon. Ogolla, for instance, should you think that there is need to make amendments in a particular way, you are at liberty – the provisions are clear – to make suggestions and bring them to the Procedure and House Rules Committee for the The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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