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    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale",
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        "legal_name": "Bonny Khalwale",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I just want to be on record. I concur with you; I cannot challenge you. There is no evidence that there is reason for us to stop or stand down the debate on this Bill. However, for the first time, we are now creating a parliamentary practice that will eventually become our tradition. Such a matter might recur in future. My thinking is that we proceed with debate - even if we pass the Second Reading today, there will be still the Third Reading waiting – but in the meantime, the Office of the Speaker should be forward-looking and do the necessary consultations, so that a ruling is made once and for all. Why do I say this? Before this message goes before the National Assembly, the Speaker will look at the Bill and say that according to the Constitution, it is admissible for debate. He then goes to the House Business Committee (HBC) in the National Assembly which ballots the Bill. If they find that the matter had already been before the House, there might be an issue that will require a declaration."
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