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"speaker_title": "Hon. (Dr.) James Nyikal",
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"content": "Absence of Question Time denies Members the opportunity to address issues of development and other issues in their constituencies. When I was the Permanent Secretary, I had the opportunity to participate in the preparation of answers. It is an extremely important function. It gives great impetus for the Executive to work properly and ensure that projects are implemented right from the Cabinet Secretary, Principal Secretary, and the heads of directorates and departments. Once a question is presented and time is allocated, in a proper working ministry, the CS sits down and brings it to the attention of the PS. When the PSs are preparing the answers, they will sometimes go to the field to find out if the answers that are required are on the ground. I am surprised that ministers came with fictitious answers in some cases. This is what is taken seriously. If there is an indication that a matter will be raised in Parliament during Question Time, the ministry becomes alert. This is something which we should bring back."
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