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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "House that the Bill be to read for the first time. After that, Hon. Chachu, as you know very well, the Bill then will be referred to the relevant departmental committee for the committee again. This is because it is a requirement whether we pass it or not, to invite stakeholders to come and present views on the Bill as published. Therefore, this should not be a matter that should excite or be contentious. This particular process which has been provided for is merely to allow the Bill to be read the first time. I am sure as you say, having served for such a long time, reading of the Bill is by the Clerk. The Bill then automatically stands committed to the relevant committee. So, nobody is being denied the right to debate the contents in the Bill. Therefore, Hon. Chachu, whereas you claim to rise on a point of order, indeed, you proceeded to raise an argument. So, please, be accordingly advised. That was not really a point of order. The House is not being denied at all. In fact, by adopting this, we are now providing for the opportunity for the House to fully consider the Bill. All those processes will have to be undertaken in the normal ways. Therefore, I would advise that do not worry, there is nothing lost. You will have the full opportunity, Hon. Chachu, to look at the Bill with a toothcomb to give your views; and indeed not just yourself, but every other Member and the public. Thank you. Let us proceed."
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