{"id":60973,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/60973/?format=json","text_counter":65,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Mr. Deputy Speaker","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"Order! Hon. Members, the dress code in the Chambers of the House is not covered under the Standing Orders, but it is covered in the Speaker’s Rules. Speaker’s Rule No.5 says: “Members are required not to enter the Chamber, lounge or dining room without being properly dressed.” It goes further down and gives a footnote which says: “This means coat, collar, tie, long trousers, socks and shoes or service uniform, or decent national dress for men and an equivalent standard for women with hats, optional.” Clearly from these Speaker’s Rules, we realize that the Members of the Speaker’s Panel at the time, did not envisage the possibility of a man putting on something that amounts to ear rings or whatever you want to call it. Under the circumstances, I will give the ruling in accordance with Standing Order No.1(1). It says:-"}