{"id":674238,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/674238/?format=json","text_counter":41,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Sen. Billow","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":260,"legal_name":"Billow Adan Kerrow","slug":"billow-kerrow"},"content":"Yes, Mr. Speaker, Sir. This is a very important Statement sought by the Senators. The question on the EPA has been a vexing one particularly in the context of the EAC because agreements are now supposed to be signed as East African Corporation. That has been a challenge because some of the countries like Tanzania and Burundi have not been very cooperative. Therefore, due to the importance of this, we will need a bit of time. I seek the indulgence of the Senator to respond by Thursday next week. I also urge the Clerks to expedite the dispatch of the letter so that by Thursday before the House goes on recess we can respond to it."}