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"content": "(Hon. (Ms.) Shebesh): Hon. Members, let me give the guidance that has been sought regarding the law and the Constitution that has been quoted by various Members. Hon. Members, this House, through legislation in the Excise Act and the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act, gave the powers of licensing fees imposed, waived or varied and remission of duty to the Cabinet Secretary (CS). The new clause that Hon. Jakoyo seeks to introduce is intended at taking away those powers from the CS and giving them to Parliament. The implication of that would be that every time there is need for remission of duty, the CS will have to come to Parliament to get approval. That is the import of the amendment. However, there is nothing unconstitutional right now because, through legislation, we gave the powers to the CS. Hon. Members let us give Hon. Jakoyo. It is always fair to let a Member execute their point before we vote."
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