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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "Hon. (Dr.) Simiyu raises a very fundamental issue which I think the last HBC was faced with in the appointment of the Minority Whip to serve in the HBC. But I believe through consultations--- Even though your own Standing Orders provide that for anybody to serve in any Committee they must be approved by the House, I believe what prevailed at that time was wise counsel through consultations. Even though the House has ultimate authority to approve, there is need to also respect the positions of each nominating political party. I think that is the route we took when we finally approved the appointment of the Minority Whip to sit in the HBC. But remember that, at the end of the day it is still you, as the House, that must make the final decision. The Speaker cannot impose his will or desire on the House and, indeed, on any political party. Hon. (Prof.) Nyikal, you also wanted to raise an issue?"
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