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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Speaker",
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    "content": "The Parliamentary Service Commission committed to continue providing and improving services and facilities for efficient and effective functioning of the National Assembly. At the conclusion of the Leadership Retreat, it adopted a raft of resolutions including a proposal to broadcast Committee proceedings when Cabinet Secretaries are answering parliamentary Questions so that the public is able to understand pronouncements made on key public policy issues. It was also resolved that Committees adhere to their mandates to avoid duplication of roles and proposing different recommendations when undertaking inquiries on similar issues. Committees should also ensure that public participation is well documented in their reports to cushion the House from unnecessary and, at times, uncalled for judicial challenge. It was also agreed that Committee leadership should follow established practice of giving adequate notice to witnesses of, at least, seven days before they appear before the committees. The workshop also resolved to prioritise training of Vice-Chairpersons of committees. Hon. Members, in the interest of deepening bicameral comity between the Houses of Parliament, the House will ensure improved consultation and cooperation between the National Assembly and the Senate to build synergy during the legislative process and limit duplication of efforts and to reduce the chances for resorting to mediation. On the very important issue of security for Members, it was agreed that, in consultation with my office, the National Police Service will consider a phased-out withdrawal and replacement of security attached to Members of Parliament whenever there is need to undertake such an exercise. To safeguard the security of Members, the National Police Service should exercise good discretion when dealing with security matters affecting Members and arbitrary withdrawal of security should never be applied. The National Assembly will, through its The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposes only. Acertified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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