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    "id": 745080,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/745080/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Mulu",
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    "speaker": {
        "id": 1955,
        "legal_name": "Benson Makali Mulu",
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    "content": "I want to comment on three areas. The first one is on the committee’s membership. The amendments propose a reduction in the committee’s membership from 29 to 17. This is very important because, as we are aware, many details of the work of this House are discussed at the committee level. It is very important that the numbers we have at the committee level are manageable so that in terms of effective participation, we are able to get the right input in the debates. At the same time, we will be able to factor in the technical considerations. These amendments are good. We still remain 349 Members of Parliament. Alongside the reduction of the number of members of a committee, an attempt has been made to increase the number of committees. It is very important that, at least, each Member sits in one of the technical committees, which we call departmental committees. Currently, in this House…"
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