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    "content": "then intimated to the House that he did not have the letter immediately in his possession and that if he was allowed two hours, he would come up with that letter. That is the record that I have. I then allowed hon. Sirma to substantiate the claim by tabling the letter on the next sitting day, which is in accordance with the Standing Orders, in particular, the Standing Order No.82(2), which I will want to read to the hon. Members. It provides as follows:- “If a Member has sufficient reason to convince the Speaker that the Member is unable to substantiate the allegations instantly, the Speaker shall require that such a Member substantiates the allegations not later than the next sitting day---”. Hon. Sirma was not able to substantiate instantly and I, as the Speaker, was convinced that he had good reason to be unable to do so and I directed that he tables the letter on the next sitting day, which he has done this afternoon. So, as far as my directions are concerned, I am satisfied that hon. Sirma has complied. The letter speaks for itself. I will not make any findings on the letter because it speaks for itself. I know that it is good law of evidence that a document, if produced, and in the case of the House, is tabled, will speak for itself. So, it is up to Members of Parliament and the larger Kenyan public to acquaint themselves with the contents of this letter and draw their conclusions. That is the finding that I make. That brings us to the end of Question Time. Next Order! Are there any Statements for delivery? Then we will take requests for Ministerial Statements beginning with the Member for Ikolomani. USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS BY COUNCILLORS TO ATTEND PRIVATE MEETING"
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