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    "id": 858534,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. (Dr.) Langat",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Christopher Andrew Langat",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, Standing Order No.51(1)(b) provides that at least every three months, a Committee Chairperson is expected to make a Statement relating to activities of the Committee. In fulfillment of that provision, I wish to make a Statement with regard to the Standing Committee on Education for the period commencing 9th August, 2018 to 9th November, 2018. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the Senate Standing Committee on Education was constituted in December, 2017 during the First Session of the Twelfth Parliament pursuant to the provisions of Senate Standing Order No.218. The Committee is mandated to consider all matters relating to education and training. Mr. Speaker, Sir, as outlined in Standing Order No.215(2), the activities of the Committee shall entail the following- (1) Bills considered by the Committee; (2) Statements considered by the Committee; (3) Petitions considered by the Committee; (4) Inquiries undertaken by the Committee and progress of any such inquiry; (5) Any county visits undertaken by the Committee and the outcome of such visits; (6) The manner and the extent to which the Committee met its public participation obligations in respect of the business of the Committee; and, (7) Under Standing Order No.218(4), the Committee is expected to scrutinize the resolutions of the Senate and formal undertakings given by the National Executive. Mr. Speaker, Sir, during the period under review, the Committee has held a total of 12 sittings and engaged with several stakeholders. The Committee did not hold any retreat within the period under review."
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