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    "id": 570279,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/570279/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Eng.) Gumbo",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Nicholas Gumbo",
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    "content": "On the war on alcohol, it is a good thing and it is affecting all parts of the country. Even where we come from, we are not immune to this problem. This war must be waged within the confines of the law. Destruction of property cannot be permitted under guise of fighting alcoholism in our country. Even as we do that, the Government must also accept its fair share of the blame. We do want to behave if alcohol is only a preserve of the rich. It cannot be. When you go to Uganda, you do not see the kind of problems you see here because the Uganda Waragi is prepared in such a way that you can have quality Waragi for the kings and low priced Waragi for people who cannot afford to buy the heavily priced beer. You also must think of those who drink. I do not drink but drinking and alcoholism is as old as humanity itself. I am concerned that sometimes the Government takes measures that make it impossible for our factories to produce affordable alcohol for those who must drink. I do not understand, for example, why the Government reintroduced exercise duty on sorghum beer because when this was removed, we were not seeing. So, the Government must look at its taxation regime and must also accept its responsibility for what is happening. Finally, as I conclude, I would request the House business Committee to give priority to some of the crucial reports that have been done by the Committees. Some of these reports like for my Committee, have been before the House for over a year. Some of these have huge public interest and we need to discuss and dispose of them. I wish every Member God’s blessings. As you go to your constituencies, let us keep peace. Let us remember that it is the duty of each and every one of us to contribute in holding this beautiful country together. I thank you."
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