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    "id": 617388,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "Indeed, a Committee of the House only exists and has powers to act as far as expressly directed by the House which brings it into being. While not negating the provisions of Standing Order No.205 and the power of the House to appoint Members to committees, a unique situation may arise where for the convenience of the House and smooth operations, a request from a committee should be considered as is the case here, where the PAC, as appointed by the House on 22nd April, 2015 is asking to serve the remainder of the parliamentary term as envisaged in the Standing Orders. (1) Consequently, I have considered this matter and view that the Committee that was appointed by the House on 22nd April, 2015 meets all the requirements for appointment of Members to the Committee and, therefore, satisfies the provisions of Standing Order No.205(6) and need not be reconstituted. (2) It is observed that any disruption of the operations of the Committee as currently constituted may adversely affect its work noting that it is less than one year since the Committee was reconstituted and the Committee has enormous workload to dispose of some of which have a direct implication on the budgetary process and operations of the devolved governments, and; (3) The Committee on Selection is hereby directed to expedite the nomination of Members to the Budget and Appropriations Committee and PIC, the Committee of Privileges and the Committee on Appointment for approval by the House. I thank you."
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