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    "id": 737585,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/737585/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Katoo",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 199,
        "legal_name": "Judah Katoo Ole-Metito",
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    "content": "Thank you, Hon. Speaker. This is a Bill that has attracted the least number of contributors. Only three Members have contributed to it. They are the Mover, the Seconder and Hon. Nicholus Gumbo. As you have said, it is not a very complicated Bill; it is just about weights and measures. The word ‘metrology’ is being confused with weather forecast issues but it is a science of measurement. It is pure physics. Even Part I gives descriptions as per international standards of measurements where you even talk of units of measuring weight, which is kilogramme; length, which is metre; time, which is the second; electric current, which is the ampere, among others. It is really meant to update the units of measurements in this country with respect to the international standards as per the International Bureau of Weights and Measures, taking cognizance of the fact that we are in an era of technology. Therefore, it is good to bring it up-to-date with the technological aspects of weights and measures. If you look at what is happening in our infrastructure development right now, especially if you talk about the energy sector, nowadays, even the metering of consumption of power in our houses is done in a way that you control it using your own card. You do not need to wait for the meter reader to understand that you have consumed all your units. The credit cards used---"
}