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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "Unfortunately, they do not appear before me to say that. If they did, I would exercise my authority appropriately. That is why I have reminded the Chairs of Committee that they have a duty. When a Cabinet Secretary appears before them and denies a Bill that is Government, is very serious. That is a matter that could lead to their removal from office. Bills that come through the Office of the Leader of the Majority Party pass through Cabinet and are looked at by the Office of the Attorney-General, for all who confirm that they have paid due attention to the provisions. They may not agree with the proposals in the Bill but they are bound by collective responsibility as a Cabinet Secretary. So, Chairs of Committees, again, are called upon to pull up their socks. That is a matter you should have alerted the Leader of the Majority Party immediately so that he appears before the Committee and hears the view of the Cabinet Secretary who is denying origination of a Government Bill. The Leader of the Majority Party will then take up the matter with those who deal with the Cabinet Secretary and others. That is a matter that can actually cause Cabinet Secretaries to lose their jobs."
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