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    "speaker_name": "Hon. (Dr.) Nyikal",
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    "content": "Hon. Speaker, Members are saying that they smell a rat, but I think there is more than one rat here. The first time this Bill was brought to the House, there was a lot of opposition and matters were raised. It was actually sent back to allow more consultations and was to be brought later. That is over two months ago now. It is now here and we are still saying that we need more time for consultation. I do not understand that. Hon. Speaker, you have at times ruled that as much as it is important to get Committee’s reports, discussions can go on while Committees are going on with their consultations. I do not expect this Bill to be discussed and disposed of today. The Committee can hurry up and bring the report, but we should not stop the discussion now. We are coming to the end of the 11th Parliament and if Bills are delayed, some may lapse. This is an important Bill and I am of the opinion that we continue with the discussion and the Committee proceeds with public participation. In the past, I have noticed that public participation occurs during the Second Reading. Let us proceed with the debate of this Bill."
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