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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Ikolomani, JP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Bernard Shinali",
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        "legal_name": "Benard Masaka Shinali",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. At least, my sitting here has borne fruits at the last minute. I stand here to partially support this Report. We have worked with Hon. Dalmas Otieno in this House, who is also a nominee. Going by the contributions he has made here, and considering the way he has worked in the civil service, he is going to the Commission with a wealth of experience in public management. I also confirm that I know one Nelly Ashubwe, the lawyer and nominee in this case. She comes from Khwisero, a constituency near to mine. I know her because she is a reputable lawyer. Going by the nominees that we have seen, they have a wealth of experience. What is missing is the experience which is with Mrs. Ashubwe. This is a lady who has been a teacher. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education. She went ahead and studied law. She has been nominated by the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU), which is an umbrella body for the workers’ unions. I want to remind Members that when we had problems in the 11th Parliament with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), it is only COTU which stood by us and tabulated clearly that international labour laws do not allow for reduction of salaries. That is where she has come from. It is from her advice that COTU came strongly to defend the welfare of this House. I request that once this amendment is proposed, we pass it to include the name of Nelly Ashubwe on the list. I support the Motion."
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