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    "content": "Hon. Members, the second Communication regards responsibility for statement of facts. On Wednesday, 21stNovember 2018, the Vice-Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security, Hon. Waluke, raised a concern regarding the non-attendance of Committee meetings by the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government. In his remarks, the Vice-Chairperson alleged that as a result of this lapse, there were over 60 Questions still awaiting replies from the Ministry. However, from the records, it has been confirmed that this particular Cabinet Secretary has appeared before the said Committee to answer questions from Members on three separate occasions. In fact, the Committee has had 38 Questions referred to it, of which 17 have been responded to, 11 scheduled for reply and 10 awaiting scheduling with the Ministry. For further clarification, the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government has not honoured only four invitations for Committee meetings, and each time, he has requested in writing for rescheduling of the meetings to a later date. From the foregoing, therefore, it becomes apparent that the information stated in the House by the Vice-Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security was inaccurate, and may have painted the Cabinet Secretary in a bad light. It is, therefore, incumbent upon you, when raising such matters in the House, to ensure the accuracy of your remarks, especially in light of provisions of Standing Order No.91 regarding responsibility for the accuracy of any facts made in the House. It is one of the circumstances covered by the provisions of Standing Order No.107 on disorderly conduct to peddle around untruths. I hope the Vice-Chair of the Committee will find it necessary to make the correction. We have the facts and the record. That inaccuracy should prick his conscience. Hon. Members making your way into the Chamber, please, do so quickly."
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