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    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "Report is being moved by Hon. Ichung’wah, the chairpersons of various other committees who have had occasion to appear before BAC should be present to also give their views. I am surprised when I look at the front Bench on this side to see where the Chair of PAC and PIC are…all those chairs need to be present. If there is any one report that they cannot really…they cannot be said to be in any other meeting or be taking tea; they cannot take tea the whole day. We also take tea. We cannot take tea from 3.30 p.m. I just want to urge that it is so important that when we are discussing the BPS, because I am aware all chairs of departmental committees have had a chance to appear before this committee, they should be here, all of them and, indeed, all the members of those committees and the vice-chairs. That is why when I have to make commendation, I have to do it. I really encourage Members to take the example set by Hon. Pkosing, the Chair of the Transport, Public Works and Housing Committee. Throughout debate on the Roads Bill, Hon. Pkosing never left the Chamber. Is it that he does not take tea or water or whatever those things that other chairs go to do? Maybe they are not ready to be chairs of those committees. If they are not, then I would encourage the membership to think quickly and see how best to have proper leadership so that the issues that are going to be raised by the Chair of BAC are addressed by the chairs and vice- chairs and membership. Hon. Ichung’wah, over to you."
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