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    "id": 577854,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/577854/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Ms.) (Dr.) R. K. Nyamai",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 1979,
        "legal_name": "Rachael Kaki Nyamai",
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    "content": "I see this as a negative thing because any emissions that are emitted by vehicles, especially the old vehicles that are imported into this country also have a health aspect. This matter needs to be looked at to ensure that we do not have vehicles that are causing respiratory infections among our citizens. The emissions are not good for the environment of our country. The Bill gives penalties. Any Bill that has clear penalties especially enhancing reduction of loss of money for this country is positive. This Bill provides a penalty of payment of two times the excise duty payable if the licensed manufacturer removes the goods from the excise control without the permission of the Commissioner. This is because, for us to be independent, we must ensure that we are able to raise funds. We know that without these controls, unscrupulous businesspeople can also cheat the country and ensure that they do not pay the excise duty as expected. This Bill also provides for a refund for duty paid on excise goods where the goods have been damaged or stolen. To me, this is a way of protecting business because there are some of the areas where the payments are high. When goods are damaged or lost, it has a way of ensuring that refunds are done. So, I see it as a positive aspect within this Bill. With those many remarks, I highly support this Bill."
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