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    "id": 86040,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Mudavadi",
    "speaker_title": "The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Local Government",
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        "legal_name": "Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I think this needs further consultations because it involves quite a bit of discussion with the Ministry of Agriculture, Treasury and indeed, the Ministry of State for Special Programmes. Normally, it has very serious implications when we give figures which at the end of the day you are unable to give to the farmer and we create a crisis. This has been a major problem particularly in the grain sector for a long time. Therefore, I would really want to seek the indulgence of the House that this is a policy decision that would require serious consultation so that the commitment that is made by the relevant Ministry is a commitment that shall be honoured. I do not want to make a pronouncement at this point in time. But clearly, I share the concerns of the Member that the prices must reflect the sweat of the farmer at any one time and at the same, the resources must be made available so that they are out there in a timely manner rather than giving blank cheques to farmers."
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