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    "content": "The Bill in the Schedule provides the different thresholds over and above which transactions that relate to natural resources must be approved by Parliament and, in this case, the two Houses. Thirdly, I want to mention that, since this is a mediated version which we can only pass or reject in total, we hope the Report will be adopted by the Senators given that it has gone through a lot of mediation where there was give and take. I want to encourage this culture of mediation. Initially when we started, we had a lot of difficulties and suspicions, but I think we are getting g over it. This Session alone, I cannot count the number of Bills that have successfully been mediated. This should not be seen as a disruption of the parliamentary process. In fact, it should be encouraged and it shows that each of the Houses is doing something. You do not expect the Senate to sit and approve a Bill as it is without value addition. This is because we are the only institution vested with authority to ensure that devolution is implemented and respected. Therefore, you expect amendments every so often. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I do not want to say more. This is a mediated version of a Bill and I hope the Senators will find it appropriate to pass it. I beg to move and request the Senate Minority Leader to second."
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